Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ)

Monkey Bay, MW 🇲🇼 Small Airport

ICAO

FWMY

IATA

MYZ

Elevation

1580 ft

Region

MW-MG

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FWMY

Local Code: Not available

Location: -14.0836° N, 34.919701° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler reviews and experiences at Monkey Bay Airport (FWMY (MYZ)) are extremely limited and suggest it does not operate as a typical commercial passenger airport with regular flights or facilities. Information available is outdated, with the most recent direct traveler account from 2017 indicating the airstrip is rudimentary and requires prior arrangement for use and maintenance. Kayak explicitly states that Monkey Bay does not have its own airport, and travelers typically fly into Lilongwe International Airport (LLW).

Overall Traveler Sentiment:

Due to the lack of recent commercial flights, there is no current overall traveler sentiment or satisfaction data available for Monkey Bay Airport. The single direct account from 2017 describes a challenging and unmaintained airstrip environment.

What Travelers Love (based on limited information and area appeal, not airport services):

  • Proximity to Lake Malawi: The town of Monkey Bay is a port town on Lake Malawi, known for its beauty and as a service center, including the docking of the Ilala ferry.
  • Potential for Private/Charter Access: While not a commercial hub, the airport code exists, and third-party services offer "meet and greet" and VIP terminal access, suggesting it might cater to private or charter flights where such services are pre-arranged.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Commercial Service: There are no indications of regular commercial passenger flights to or from Monkey Bay Airport. Travelers to the Monkey Bay area typically use Lilongwe International Airport (LLW), which is approximately 79 miles away.
  • Rudimentary Airstrip Conditions (Historical): A 2017 review noted the airfield was "overgrown in summer" with "thick grass up to waist high," making the dirt runway "invisible" and landings "very rough." It required pre-arranged maintenance to cut a take-off path.
  • Limited or Non-existent Facilities: The available information does not describe any typical airport terminal facilities, amenities, or services like shops, restaurants, or lounges.
  • Necessity of Pre-Arrangement: Even for light aircraft in 2017, security and runway clearing needed to be pre-arranged.

In summary, Monkey Bay Airport (FWMY (MYZ)) does not function as a standard commercial airport and there are no recent traveler reviews for such operations. Prospective visitors to Monkey Bay should plan to fly into Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and arrange ground transportation from there.

Last updated: 58 days ago

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