Arrachart Airport (FMNA)
Medium airport · Antisiranana, Antsiranana, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Arrachart Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMNA |
| IATA | DIE |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°20'58" E 49°17'30" -12.34940, 49.29170 |
| Location | Antisiranana, Antsiranana, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Arrachart Airport at a glance
Arrachart Airport is a medium airport in Antisiranana, Antsiranana, Madagascar, known to airline systems as DIE. The field elevation of 374 ft (114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMNA 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, 13/31, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMNA 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 Arrachart Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vohemar Airport | FMNV | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Nosy Be International Airport | FMNN | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Sambava Airport | FMNS | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Andapa Airport | FMND | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Analalava Airport | FMNL | 303 km (164 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arrachart Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 374 ft field elevation of Arrachart 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 Arrachart Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arrachart Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arrachart Airport is FMNA, and its IATA code is DIE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arrachart Airport above sea level?
Arrachart Airport sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arrachart Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.3494, 49.2917 — in Antisiranana, Antsiranana, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vohemar Airport, about 138 km away.
Does FMNA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMNA 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 Arrachart Airport?
Arrachart Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.