Mananara Nord Airport (FMNC)
Medium airport · Mananara Nord, Toamasina, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Mananara Nord Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMNC |
| IATA | WMR |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°9'50" E 49°46'26" -16.16390, 49.77380 |
| Location | Mananara Nord, Toamasina, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,101 ft (1250 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
Mananara Nord Airport at a glance
Mananara Nord Airport is a medium airport in Mananara Nord, Toamasina, Madagascar, known to airline systems as WMR. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMNC 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, 11/29, offers 4,101 ft (1250 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMNC 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 Mananara Nord Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maroantsetra Airport | FMNR | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Sainte Marie Airport | FMMS | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Antsirabe Airport | FMNH | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Andapa Airport | FMND | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Sambava Airport | FMNS | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mananara Nord Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Mananara Nord 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 Mananara Nord Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mananara Nord Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mananara Nord Airport is FMNC, and its IATA code is WMR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mananara Nord Airport above sea level?
Mananara Nord Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mananara Nord Airport located?
The airport lies at -16.1639, 49.7738 — in Mananara Nord, Toamasina, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maroantsetra Airport, about 81 km away.
Does FMNC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMNC 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 Mananara Nord Airport?
Mananara Nord Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,101 ft (1250 m) with a ASP surface.