Ouani Airport (FMCV)
Medium airport · Ouani, Anjouan (Ndzouani), Comoros
Airport data
| Name | Ouani Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMCV |
| IATA | AJN |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°7'52" E 44°25'48" -12.13105, 44.43004 |
| Location | Ouani, Anjouan (Ndzouani), Comoros |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,429 ft (1350 m) | 92 ft | ASP | No |
Ouani Airport at a glance
Ouani Airport is a medium airport in Ouani, Anjouan (Ndzouani), Comoros, known to airline systems as AJN. The field elevation of 62 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMCV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 4,429 ft (1350 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMCV 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 Ouani Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport | FMCI | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport | FMCZ | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | FMCH | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | FQPB | 435 km (235 NM) |
| Nosy Be International Airport | FMNN | 441 km (238 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ouani Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 62 ft field elevation of Ouani 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 3 airports and airfields we list for Comoros — 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 Ouani Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ouani Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ouani Airport is FMCV, and its IATA code is AJN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ouani Airport above sea level?
Ouani Airport sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ouani Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.1310, 44.4300 — in Ouani, Anjouan (Ndzouani), Comoros, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport, about 74 km away.
Does FMCV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMCV 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 Ouani Airport?
Ouani Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,429 ft (1350 m) with a ASP surface.