Toliara Airport (FMST)
Medium airport · Toliara, Toliara, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Toliara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMST |
| IATA | TLE |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°23'0" E 43°43'43" -23.38340, 43.72850 |
| Location | Toliara, Toliara, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 11/29 | 2,625 ft (800 m) | 42 ft | ASP | No |
Toliara Airport at a glance
Toliara Airport is a medium airport in Toliara, Toliara, Madagascar, known to airline systems as TLE. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMST are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMST shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Toliara Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morombe Airport | FMSR | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Morondava Airport | FMMV | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Tôlanaro Airport | FMSD | 375 km (203 NM) |
| Fianarantsoa Airport | FMSF | 409 km (221 NM) |
| Miandrivazo Airport | FMMN | 461 km (249 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toliara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Toliara Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 23 airports and airfields we list for Madagascar — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Toliara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Toliara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Toliara Airport is FMST, and its IATA code is TLE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toliara Airport above sea level?
Toliara Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toliara Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.3834, 43.7285 — in Toliara, Toliara, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Morombe Airport, about 185 km away.
Does FMST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMST appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Toliara Airport?
Toliara Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.