Besalampy Airport (FMNQ)
Medium airport · Besalampy, Mahajanga, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Besalampy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMNQ |
| IATA | BPY |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°44'40" E 44°28'57" -16.74453, 44.48248 |
| Location | Besalampy, Mahajanga, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,046 ft (1233 m) | 66 ft | BIT | No |
Besalampy Airport at a glance
Besalampy Airport is a medium airport in Besalampy, Mahajanga, Madagascar, known to airline systems as BPY. The field elevation of 125 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMNQ 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, 08/26, offers 4,046 ft (1233 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMNQ 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 Besalampy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amborovy Airport | FMNM | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Miandrivazo Airport | FMMN | 330 km (178 NM) |
| Ivato International Airport | FMMI | 391 km (211 NM) |
| Morondava Airport | FMMV | 394 km (213 NM) |
| Analalava Airport | FMNL | 423 km (228 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Besalampy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 125 ft field elevation of Besalampy 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 Besalampy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Besalampy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Besalampy Airport is FMNQ, and its IATA code is BPY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Besalampy Airport above sea level?
Besalampy Airport sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Besalampy Airport located?
The airport lies at -16.7445, 44.4825 — in Besalampy, Mahajanga, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Amborovy Airport, about 233 km away.
Does FMNQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMNQ 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 Besalampy Airport?
Besalampy Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,046 ft (1233 m) with a BIT surface.