CHILEKA AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Chileka International Airport

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is located in the municipality of Blantyre in Malawi, Africa. It's a medium airport in Malawi based in the region Blantyre District. Passengers can fly to and from the airport with a scheduled service.

A startling fact is that the airport is at a very high altitude. Chileka International Airport was built in the year 2006. The IATA code for the airport is BLZ. Cleartrip provides information about the different airline brands that operate from Blantyre airport and also a list of top domestic and international routes from Blantyre.

There are different domestic and international airlines that operate from Blantyre airport. Out of them, the airline brands that operate more frequently are Ethiopian Air, Euromanx, South African and United. In addition to this, the most popular sectors from Blantyre are Blantyre to Johannesburg, Blantyre to Nairobi with 32, and 30 weekly flights respectively.

Ethiopian Air airline 22 to Lilongwe is the first flight that departs from Blantyre airport at 8:00 AM, followed by Ethiopian Air airline 20 to Johannesburg at 9:25 AM. Whereas Euromanx airline 39 to Lilongwe is the last flight that departs from Blantyre airport at 5:50 PM.

Facilities Chileka International Airport

The airport's geographical coordinates are:15°40'52.0"S, 34°58'18.0"E (Latitude:-15.681111; Longitude:34.971667).

The airport is at an elevation of 2,555 feet (779 m) above mean sea level.

The airport has two asphalt paved runways: 10/28 measures 2,325 by 30 metres (7,628 ft × 98 ft) and 15/33 measures 1,372 m × 30 m (4,501 ft × 98 ft).

Renovations Chileka International Airport

In April 2019 scheduled renovations and extensions to the main runway were commenced, resulting in the temporary closure of runway 10/28. The renovations were initially scheduled to last for three months, with operations expected to resume in July 2019. However, several delays caused the project to take longer than anticipated, and the reopening date was pushed back at least three times.

The airport continued to be operational during this time, handling arrivals and departures of smaller aircraft on runway 15/33. During the closure, all arrivals and departures on medium range and larger aircraft operated from Kamuzu International Airport, with onward transfers to and from Chileka International Airport, on smaller aircraft.

The renovation works were finally completed in December 2019, and normal operations with both runways were resumed on 1 January 2020. Chileka International Airport is an airport located 16km from Blantyre, the second largest city in the Republic of Malawi and the commercial Capital of Malawi's Southern Region.

Frequently Asked Questions?

How far is Chileka International Airport (BLZ) from downtown?

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is about 0.593km from downtown.

On average, how many flights depart from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) each day?

On average, Chileka International Airport (BLZ) has 1 departure flight(s) each day.

What is the earliest departure flight from Chileka International Airport (BLZ)?

The earliest flight is ET043, which departs for Lilongwe at 09:10. If you wish to take this flight, we recommend you stay at a hotel near the airport on the night before departure.

What is the latest departure flight from Chileka International Airport (BLZ)?

The latest flight is ET021, which departs for Lilongwe at 15:05. If you wish to take this flight, please check the operating time for the latest airport transfer, train, or any other transportation you may take to get to the airport.

What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Chileka International Airport (BLZ)?

Popular flight routes from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) include Blantyre⇒Lilongwe. Is the most popular domestic flight route.

What are some popular international flight routes departing from Chileka International Airport (BLZ)?

Popular flight routes from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) include Blantyre⇒Johannesburg, Blantyre⇒Dar es salaam, Blantyre⇒London, Blantyre⇒Addis Ababa, Blantyre⇒Dubai, Blantyre⇒Windhoek, Blantyre⇒Nairobi, Blantyre⇒Harare, Blantyre⇒Tokyo and Blantyre⇒Jeddah. Are the most popular international flight routes.

How many terminals are there in Chileka International Airport (BLZ)?

Terminals at Chileka International Airport (BLZ) include: Terminal 1(T1).

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