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 |
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Country |
Malawi |
Province or District |
Karonga |
Nearest Town or City |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Fuel Services Charges
Fuel not available
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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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.