Analalava Airport (FMNL)
Medium airport · Analalava, Mahajanga, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Analalava Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMNL |
| IATA | HVA |
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°37'46" E 47°45'49" -14.62951, 47.76355 |
| Location | Analalava, Mahajanga, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 72 ft | COP | No |
Analalava Airport at a glance
Analalava Airport is a medium airport in Analalava, Mahajanga, Madagascar, known to airline systems as HVA. The field elevation of 345 ft (105 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMNL 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 3,937 ft (1200 m) of cop 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 FMNL 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 Analalava Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ambalabe Airport | FMNW | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Nosy Be International Airport | FMNN | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Amborovy Airport | FMNM | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Andapa Airport | FMND | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Maroantsetra Airport | FMNR | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Analalava Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 345 ft field elevation of Analalava 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 Analalava Airport
What is the ICAO code of Analalava Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Analalava Airport is FMNL, and its IATA code is HVA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Analalava Airport above sea level?
Analalava Airport sits at an elevation of 345 feet (105 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Analalava Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.6295, 47.7636 — in Analalava, Mahajanga, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ambalabe Airport, about 39 km away.
Does FMNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMNL 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 Analalava Airport?
Analalava Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a COP surface.