Maroantsetra Airport (FMNR)
Medium airport · Maroantsetra, Toamasina, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Maroantsetra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMNR |
| IATA | WMN |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 15°26'16" E 49°41'21" -15.43774, 49.68908 |
| Location | Maroantsetra, Toamasina, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Maroantsetra Airport at a glance
Maroantsetra Airport is a medium airport in Maroantsetra, Toamasina, Madagascar, known to airline systems as WMN. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMNR 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, 14/32, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMNR 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 Maroantsetra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mananara Nord Airport | FMNC | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Antsirabe Airport | FMNH | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Andapa Airport | FMND | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Sambava Airport | FMNS | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Sainte Marie Airport | FMMS | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maroantsetra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Maroantsetra 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 Maroantsetra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maroantsetra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maroantsetra Airport is FMNR, and its IATA code is WMN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maroantsetra Airport above sea level?
Maroantsetra 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 Maroantsetra Airport located?
The airport lies at -15.4377, 49.6891 — in Maroantsetra, Toamasina, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mananara Nord Airport, about 81 km away.
Does FMNR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMNR 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 Maroantsetra Airport?
Maroantsetra Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.