Ivato International Airport (FMMI)

Large airport · Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Airport data

NameIvato International Airport
ICAOFMMI
IATATNR
Elevation4,198 ft (1280 m) above mean sea level
CoordinatesS 18°47'49" E 47°28'44"
-18.79690, 47.47880
LocationAntananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Scheduled serviceYes

About Ivato International Airport on Wikipedia

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
11/2910,171 ft (3100 m)148 ftASPYes

Ivato International Airport at a glance

Ivato International Airport is a large airport in Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar, known to airline systems as TNR. The field elevation of 4,198 ft (1280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMMI 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, 11/29, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.

For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMMI 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 Ivato International Airport

Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.

AirportCodeDistance
Toamasina Ambalamanasy AirportFMMT216 km (117 NM)
Miandrivazo AirportFMMN229 km (124 NM)
Mananjary AirportFMSM283 km (153 NM)
Fianarantsoa AirportFMSF297 km (160 NM)
Sainte Marie AirportFMMS311 km (168 NM)

Flight-planning notes for Ivato International Airport

Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,198 ft field elevation of Ivato International 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 Ivato International Airport

What is the ICAO code of Ivato International Airport?

The ICAO identifier of Ivato International Airport is FMMI, and its IATA code is TNR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.

How high is Ivato International Airport above sea level?

Ivato International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,198 feet (1280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.

Where exactly is Ivato International Airport located?

The airport lies at -18.7969, 47.4788 — in Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport, about 216 km away.

Does FMMI publish METAR weather reports?

Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMMI 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 Ivato International Airport?

Ivato International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.

Current METAR & TAF for FMMI