Morondava Airport (FMMV)
Medium airport · Morondava, Toliara, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Morondava Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMMV |
| IATA | MOQ |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°17'5" E 44°19'3" -20.28470, 44.31760 |
| Location | Morondava, Toliara, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,413 ft (1345 m) | 115 ft | ASP | No |
Morondava Airport at a glance
Morondava Airport is a medium airport in Morondava, Toliara, Madagascar, known to airline systems as MOQ. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMMV 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 — 10/28 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMMV 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 Morondava Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miandrivazo Airport | FMMN | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Morombe Airport | FMSR | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Fianarantsoa Airport | FMSF | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Toliara Airport | FMST | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Ivato International Airport | FMMI | 370 km (200 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Morondava Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Morondava 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 Morondava Airport
What is the ICAO code of Morondava Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Morondava Airport is FMMV, and its IATA code is MOQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Morondava Airport above sea level?
Morondava Airport sits at an elevation of 30 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 Morondava Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.2847, 44.3176 — in Morondava, Toliara, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Miandrivazo Airport, about 143 km away.
Does FMMV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMMV 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 Morondava Airport?
Morondava Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.