Regional airport · Karonga, Malawi
Karonga Intl
- Elevation
- 1,765 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°57′S 33°54′E
- Local time
- Africa/Blantyre
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Field information
FWKA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Karonga Intl (FWKA/KGJ) has one runway, 14/32, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 2. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 0530-1500. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FWKA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Blantyre
Country
Malawi
MW
Municipality
Karonga
Elevation
1,765 ft
Position
-9.9536, 33.8933
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 2
Operating hours
Mon-Fri 0530-1500
Runways · FWKA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,200 ft (1,280 m) | 59 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FWKA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Karonga Intl (FWKA / KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FWKA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FWKA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Malawi
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Malawi. Applicable permit lead times for Malawi are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Malawi are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at FWKA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FWKA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FWKA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FWKA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FWKA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FWKA: 9° 57′ 13″ S 33° 53′ 36″ E; elevation 1765 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Karonga
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Karonga. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FWKA.
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Cargo Operations at FWKA
Support for freighter operations into FWKA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FWKA sits in the network
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Operating into FWKA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Karonga Intl — one desk for the whole trip.