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Airport Overview

The airport is generally in good condition as it is used as the main base for drone operations in Malawi. Operations into and out of the aerodrome must broadcasting on 118.1Mhz to avoid conflicting with drone operations and other traffic. The Airport is centre point of the drone corridor in Malawi though with no provision of airport security, only local guards available and for additional security to contact police within Kasungu municipality.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Malawi

Province or District

Kasungu

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Kasungu

4.2km

Airport’s Complete Name

Kasungu National Airport

Latitude

13.01444

Longitude

33.46833

Elevation (ft and m)

3,330’

IATA Code

KBQ

ICAO Code

FWKG

Managing Company or Airport Authority

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION

Management Contact Person

SAMUEL C. KALUA

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

n/a

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1,200m x 17m

Runway Orientation

 08/26

Runway Surface

Slurry seal Bitumen

Runway Condition

Fair

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

No

Runway Lighting

No

Refuelling Capacity

No

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

No

Fire Fighting Equipment

No

Weather Information

Yes

Aircraft Parking Space

Yes

Navigation Aids

No

Perimeter Fencing

No

Windsock

Yes

 

 

Fuel Services Charges

No fuel at the airport

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

  N/A

Avgas

  N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

No fees applicable with regards to this aerodrome.

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