Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport (FMMT)
Large airport · Toamasina, Toamasina, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMMT |
| IATA | TMM |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 18°6'49" E 49°23'32" -18.11354, 49.39226 |
| Location | Toamasina, Toamasina, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport at a glance
Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport is a large airport in Toamasina, Toamasina, Madagascar, known to airline systems as TMM. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMMT 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, 01/19, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMMT 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 Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sainte Marie Airport | FMMS | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Ivato International Airport | FMMI | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Mananara Nord Airport | FMNC | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Maroantsetra Airport | FMNR | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Mananjary Airport | FMSM | 360 km (194 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of Toamasina Ambalamanasy 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 Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport is FMMT, and its IATA code is TMM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport above sea level?
Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport located?
The airport lies at -18.1135, 49.3923 — in Toamasina, Toamasina, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sainte Marie Airport, about 122 km away.
Does FMMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMMT 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 Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport?
Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.