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Airport Overview

The condition of the Airport is  good. Currently the airport is not busy as it receives less traffic, mainly because of the closure of Kayerekera Mining, by Paladin Africa. The navigation aids are not working. Currently operation is through visual approach only. The security is good as there is Airport Security.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Malawi

Province or District

Karonga

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Karonga

6.6km

Airport’s Complete Name

Karonga Airport

Latitude

-9.953569° 

Longitude

33.893022°

Elevation (ft and m)

1,743’

IATA Code

KGJ

ICAO Code

FWKA

Managing Company or Airport Authority

The airport is managed by

Department of Civil Aviation

Management Contact Person

Director of Civil Aviation

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

N/A

 

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1,680m x 18m

Runway Orientation

Run way 14 and run way 32

Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition

Good

The Runway condition is good only some areas the surface is wearing out. 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

Yes

Runway Lighting

 No

Refuelling Capacity

N/A

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

Yes

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Weather Information

Yes

Aircraft Parking Space

Yes

Navigation Aids

Yes

Perimeter Fencing

Yes

Windsock

Yes

 

 

 

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel not available

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

Not available

Avgas

Not available

 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

All commercial and private aircraft operators pay landing fees as per Department  of Civil Aviation rules.

 

 

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