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Malawi's principal gateway serving the commercial city of Blantyre.
Location
Blantyre, Malawi
Chileka International Airport (IATA: BLZ, ICAO: FWCL) is the main international airport serving Blantyre, Malawi's largest city and commercial hub. Situated approximately 15 kilometres north of the city centre in the Chileka area, the airport handles both domestic and international passenger and cargo traffic.
The airport is operated by the Malawi Airports Development Limited (MADL) and serves as an important link for southern Malawi, connecting the region to destinations across Africa. It competes with Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe, which serves the capital city, for international traffic.
In recent years the airport has undergone infrastructure improvements aimed at expanding capacity and modernising facilities to better serve growing passenger numbers. Its runway can accommodate medium-sized jet aircraft.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Blantyre city centre is primarily served by taxis and minibuses, with no formal rail link.
Airlines here
Airlines serving Chileka include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Malawian Airlines, among other regional carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 15 km north of Blantyre city centre in the Chileka area.
- ›Operated by Malawi Airports Development Limited (MADL).
- ›Serves as the main gateway for southern Malawi's commercial activity.
- ›The airport shares international traffic with Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe.
- ›The runway is capable of handling medium-sized wide-body and narrow-body jet aircraft.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
