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Country Code: +265   IDD Access Code: 00    Time Zone: GMT+2   Business Language: English

Lilongwe - Kamuzu International Airport (LLW/FWKI)

Lilongwe Airport, Malawi, ADL Operations, PO Box 30311, Lilongwe 3, MALAWI
Tel: (Civil Aviation) +265 1 700 766, (Airport Dev Ltd) +265 1 700 899, (Airport Dev Ltd) +265 1 700 215
Fax: (Civil Aviation) +265 1 700 849, (Airport Dev Ltd) +265 1 700 913
Telex: (Civil Aviation) 44562
AFTN: FWKIYDYA
Managing Director: Capt Lewis Mbilizi +265 1 700 899
Operations Director: Mar F T Bongwe +265 1 700 766
Finance Manager: Florence Chikabvumbwa +265 1 700 899
Marketing Manager: Kate Yatina +265 1 700 899
Cargo Manager: Nathaniel Limbe +265 1 700 811
Passenger Manager: Francis Mkoloma +265 1 700 811
Air Traffic Controller: Steve Mkandawire +265 1 700 766
Public Relations Manager: Kate Yatina +265 1 700 899
Security Manager: Getrude Kachinga +265 1 700 333
Contact: Richard Khamisa or Rex Nkhata
Operator:Airport Developments Ltd

Airport Data: International, Lilongwe 20km (12miles), Position 13°47´22"S, 033°46´52"E, Elevation 1 230m (4 035ft), Operating hours 04:00-17:00 UTC, 1 Passenger Terminal, 1 Cargo Terminal, 14 Aircraft Stands

Customs Tel: +265 1 700 218
Fax: +265 1 762 899
Customs Hours:Sun-Wed 0400-1600, Th-Fri 0400-1730, Sat 0400-1930
Officer in Charge: Miss E Chirwa

Traffic 2001 2002 2003 2004
Passenger throughput 193 446 173 521 176 703 196 140
Cargo handled (tonnes) 3 065 3 102 2 278 2 860
Cargo handled (1000s lbs) 6 757 6 838 5 022 6 305
Aircraft movements 9 233 9 702 9 640 9 265

Airfield Data: Fire Category 9
Emergency Services:Available
Navigational Aids:DVOR-DME, NDB, Locator, ILS, VDF
Airfield Restrictions:None
Noise Restrictions:None
Aircraft Maintenance:Minor, Line service only
Refuelling:None. Mr Juma/Mr Lonje +265 1 700 191
Runway 1: Heading 14/32, 3 540m (11 614ft), 80/F/B/W/T, ICAO Cat. A, Aircraft size max: B747, AN124, Rwy 14, ILS, Lighting: High intensity, No Restrictions, Rwy 32, No ILS, Lighting: High intensity, No Restrictions

Airlines Serving Airport: Air Malawi, Air Zimbabwe, DAS Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, MK Airlines, Other Charters and Regional airlines, SAA Cargo, Zambia Airways

Cargo Facilities: Capacity 3 000tonnes (6 613,000lbs), Warehouse 5 000m² (53 819sq ft), 3x 747 Freighter Docks, Bonded Warehouse, Mechanical Handling, Air-Conditioned Storage, Refrigerated Storage, Deep Freeze Storage, Animal Quarantine, Livestock Handling, Health Officials, X-Ray Equipment, Decompression Chamber, Security for Valuables, Dangerous Goods, Radioactive Goods, Very Large/Heavy Cargo, Handling Equipment: Fork lifts, conveyor belts, high loader, dollies & pellets

Passenger Facilities: Annual Capacity 200 000, 10 check-in desks, 1 gate, 1 baggage claim belt, 5 short term parking spaces, 6 long term parking spaces, Min. Connection Times Intl-Intl: 60mins, Dom-Intl: 60mins, Dom-Dom: 45mins, Post Office, Bank, Bureau de Change, Restaurants, Bars, VIP Lounge, Duty Free Shop, Newsagent/Tobacconist, Chemist Shop, Gift Shop, Travel Agent, Tourist Help Desk, Car Rental, Taxi Service/Rank, First Aid, Disabled Access/Facilities, Business Centre

Additional Information: Rehabilitation of runway, taxiway end and both aprons will commence in September 2005 and will last approximately one year.


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