Antsirabe Airport (FMNH)
Medium airport · Antsirabe, Antsiranana, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Antsirabe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMNH |
| IATA | ANM |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°59'58" E 50°19'13" -14.99940, 50.32020 |
| Location | Antsirabe, Antsiranana, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,914 ft (1193 m) | 89 ft | ASP | No |
Antsirabe Airport at a glance
Antsirabe Airport is a medium airport in Antsirabe, Antsiranana, Madagascar, known to airline systems as ANM. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMNH 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, 18/36, offers 3,914 ft (1193 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMNH 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 Antsirabe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sambava Airport | FMNS | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Maroantsetra Airport | FMNR | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Andapa Airport | FMND | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Mananara Nord Airport | FMNC | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Vohemar Airport | FMNV | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Antsirabe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Antsirabe 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 Antsirabe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Antsirabe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Antsirabe Airport is FMNH, and its IATA code is ANM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Antsirabe Airport above sea level?
Antsirabe Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Antsirabe Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.9994, 50.3202 — in Antsirabe, Antsiranana, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sambava Airport, about 82 km away.
Does FMNH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMNH 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 Antsirabe Airport?
Antsirabe Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,914 ft (1193 m) with a ASP surface.