Dwangwa Airport — Dwangwa, Malawi
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Dwangwa Airport
Dwangwa Airport, code DWA, is a small airfield serving Dwangwa, a town on the shores of Lake Malawi in central Malawi known for its sugar industry, anchored by a large sugar estate and processing plant. The airport primarily supports charter flights and light aircraft connected to agricultural business operations, occasional NGO and aid-related travel, and limited domestic connections within Malawi. It lacks the infrastructure of Malawi's main international gateways in Lilongwe and Blantyre, functioning instead as a basic strip for smaller aircraft. Given Dwangwa's lakeside location, DWA also sees some traffic tied to tourism along Lake Malawi, though most visitors to the lake's resorts arrive by road rather than air.
Runways at Dwangwa Airport (DWA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3980 ft (1213 m) | 0 ft (0 m) |
Radio frequencies for Dwangwa Airport (DWA)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Dwangwa Airport (DWA)
- Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) — 120.0 km (74.6 mi)
- Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) — 146.4 km (91.0 mi)
- Lichinga Airport (VXC) — 149.0 km (92.6 mi)
- Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) — 251.8 km (156.5 mi)
- Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 286.3 km (177.9 mi)
- Chileka International Airport (BLZ) — 362.8 km (225.4 mi)
- Tete Airport (TET) — 402.4 km (250.0 mi)
- Songwe Airport (MBI) — 410.9 km (255.3 mi)
DWA identifies Dwangwa Airport near Lake Malawi, a small airstrip tied to the local sugar industry rather than a major tourist gateway like Malawi's main airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Dwangwa Airport?
The IATA code for Dwangwa Airport is DWA.
What is the ICAO code for Dwangwa Airport?
The ICAO code for Dwangwa Airport is FWDW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.