Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

Mzuzu, MW 🇲🇼 Medium Airport

ICAO

FWUU

IATA

ZZU

Elevation

4115 ft

Region

MW-MZ

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FWUU

Local Code: Not available

Location: -11.4447° N, 34.011799° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) has recently undergone significant rehabilitation, marking a new chapter for air travel in northern Malawi. Commercial flights, which had been suspended since 2010, were slated to resume in early 2025 following the completion of crucial runway upgrades. While direct traveler reviews post-reopening are still emerging, the sentiment surrounding the airport is generally positive due to the renewed connectivity and the potential for economic growth in the region.

What Travelers Love
  • Renewed Air Connectivity: Travelers are now able to fly directly to Mzuzu, significantly reducing reliance on lengthy road travel from distant airports like Lilongwe. This connectivity is expected to boost tourism and business in northern Malawi.
  • Accommodates Larger Aircraft: The runway has been extended and strengthened, increasing its capacity to handle larger commercial planes, such as 72-passenger Bombardier aircraft, which Malawi Airlines plans to operate.
  • Strategic Regional Hub: The airport's revitalization is seen as a key component in supporting economic activities like mining and agriculture, and enhancing Malawi's overall connectivity with neighboring countries.
  • Improved Security and Immigration Processing (Anticipated): While not direct traveler feedback, average security screening times are noted around 31 minutes and passport control around 8 minutes, suggesting a relatively efficient process for a regional airport, though these figures predate the full resumption of commercial flights.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Terminal Facilities: While the runway received extensive rehabilitation, reports indicate that work on the airport's terminal was still pending as of early 2025, suggesting that terminal facilities and amenities may be basic compared to larger airports.
  • Absence of Duty-Free Shops: No mention of duty-free shopping or extensive retail options, which is common for smaller regional airports.
  • Basic Parking Options: While airport parking is available, specific traveler reviews regarding its quality, convenience, or cost are not readily available in recent reports.

The recent upgrades at Mzuzu Airport represent a significant positive development for northern Malawi, re-establishing vital air links and promising to fuel economic growth and tourism. While initial traveler experiences will likely highlight the convenience of renewed flights and the improved runway, the terminal facilities are an area that travelers may find less developed, presenting a potential focus for future improvements.

Last updated: 68 days ago

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
17/35 4291 ft 62 ft BIT Active

Type Description Frequency
AFIS AFIS 118.1 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
UU Mzuzu NDB 227 kHz
VMZ Mzuzu VOR-DME 116100 kHz

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