Malawian Civil Aviation Authority
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box B311, Lilongwe, Malawi |
| Telephone number: | +265 01770577 |
VISA: South African citizens must have a valid passport on arrival in Malawi. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
VACCINATIONS: WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Botswana: Hepatitis A and B; typhoid; yellow fever; meningitis; polio; measles; mumps; and rubella (MMR); Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis); chickenpox; and C19
This landlocked country is well known for its friendly, warm-hearted people, enormous Lake Malawi and the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Malawi is the third largest and second deepest lake in Africa. This jewel in the crown of Malawi is home to a thousand species of fish more than any other lake in the world. The deep crystal blue water is ideal for sailing adventures and scuba diving. A houseboat stay on the lake offers the opportunity to view game or to simply just relax with a cold drink and a braai.
Elephant in Samburu National Park 
Photo taken on Domwe Island off Cape Maclear on Lake Malawi. 
Photo taken near Nkhata Bay in northern Malawi. 
A pair of wooden canoes on the edge of the water of Lake Malawi, Malawi 
aerial view on the coast of lake malawi with tiny island in the foreground 
Lake Malawi sunset in Kande beach Africa, canoe boat on beach peaceful beach holiday beautiful sunset colors blue purple orange yellow in sky and clouds
When en-route over Zimbabwe to Malawi do not overfly the boot of Mozambique between Zimbabwe and Malawi, without an overflight permit from Mozambique.
Malawi has spectacular private game lodges like Antelope Park. Prior permission from the owner is required to land at their airfields as they are seen as Category 3 airfields.
FUEL: AVGAS is almost unobtainable in Malawi.
The country does, however, have a strong contingent of sports aircraft enthusiasts. It is possible to contact them and arrange mogas. Executive Clearance and Aviation Consultants (https://www.xclearance.co.za/) offered their assistance with the arrangements.
International airports Blantyre, Lilongwe, Makoro Islands sometimes have MOGAS available. The table below shows the supplier and contact details at each of the major airports, curtesy of Aviation Direct
| Blantyre | AVGAS/JETA1 – Puma Energy ctc Darlington Mbewe Tel: +265 1 692 238 Cell: +265 888 851102 Email: darlington.mbewe@pumaenergy.com Hours: Mon – Fri: 06:00-18:00 Sat: 06:00-16:00 Sun: 06:00-18:00 FREQUENCY: 121.9 |
| Kamuzu International (Lilongwe) | AVGAS/JETA1 – Puma Energy ctc Micklaus Reuben Tel: +265 1 71 540 or +265 888 896 481 Email: mailto:micklas.reuben.pumaenergy.com Hours: Mon-Sun: 06:00-18:00 FREQUENCY: 121.9 |
| Makokola | AVGAS/JETA1 – ctc Benedetto Calvani Tel: +265 1 580 772/88 824 8550 Email: benedetto@makokola.com Or Nick Dumba Tel: +265 88 883 0077 Email: mailto:nickdumba@makoloa.com 72 HOURS PRIOR NOTIFICATION REQUIRED |
Phone the supplier before departure to ascertain if there is fuel available. Plan your flight according to fuel availability.
The Great Rift Valley runs from southern Asia down to southwestern Africa, shaping the Malawian landscape to something truly spectacular. With the highest peaks over 10 000ft high and the valley itself barely above sea level, it provides some of Africa’s most varied scenery. Hiking and mountain biking trails provide an unforgettable experience.
COURTESY NOTES:
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: Always maintain proper situational awareness of other aircraft, air spaces and terrain.
PREPARATION: A little bit of time spent before the flight, doing good research of frequencies and procedures will save you a lot of time and embarrassment.
As the holder of a SACAA pilots’ licence and associate privileges you are still bound by the SA CATS and CARs over and above the rules and regulations of the country you are operating your South African registered aircraft in. Whichever regulation is the most restrictive applies.
FLIGHT PLANS: The permit number must be indicated in field 18 of your flight plan.
AIRMANSHIP: Always be courteous. We share the same skies.
The eye never forgets what the heart has seen.
African Proverb