Miandrivazo Airport (FMMN)
Medium airport · Miandrivazo, Toliara, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Miandrivazo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMMN |
| IATA | ZVA |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°33'46" E 45°27'3" -19.56280, 45.45080 |
| Location | Miandrivazo, Toliara, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Miandrivazo Airport at a glance
Miandrivazo Airport is a medium airport in Miandrivazo, Toliara, Madagascar, known to airline systems as ZVA. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMMN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 3,609 ft (1100 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMMN 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 Miandrivazo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morondava Airport | FMMV | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Ivato International Airport | FMMI | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Fianarantsoa Airport | FMSF | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Morombe Airport | FMSR | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Besalampy Airport | FMNQ | 330 km (178 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Miandrivazo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Miandrivazo 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 Miandrivazo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Miandrivazo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Miandrivazo Airport is FMMN, and its IATA code is ZVA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Miandrivazo Airport above sea level?
Miandrivazo Airport sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Miandrivazo Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.5628, 45.4508 — in Miandrivazo, Toliara, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Morondava Airport, about 143 km away.
Does FMMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMMN 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 Miandrivazo Airport?
Miandrivazo Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,609 ft (1100 m) with a ASP surface.