Ambalabe Airport (FMNW)
Medium airport · Antsohihy, Mahajanga, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Ambalabe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMNW |
| IATA | WAI |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°53'56" E 47°59'38" -14.89880, 47.99390 |
| Location | Antsohihy, Mahajanga, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Ambalabe Airport at a glance
Ambalabe Airport is a medium airport in Antsohihy, Mahajanga, Madagascar, known to airline systems as WAI. The field elevation of 92 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMNW 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, 01/19, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMNW 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 Ambalabe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Analalava Airport | FMNL | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Andapa Airport | FMND | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Nosy Be International Airport | FMNN | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Maroantsetra Airport | FMNR | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Amborovy Airport | FMNM | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ambalabe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 92 ft field elevation of Ambalabe 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 Ambalabe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ambalabe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ambalabe Airport is FMNW, and its IATA code is WAI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ambalabe Airport above sea level?
Ambalabe Airport sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ambalabe Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.8988, 47.9939 — in Antsohihy, Mahajanga, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Analalava Airport, about 39 km away.
Does FMNW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMNW 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 Ambalabe Airport?
Ambalabe Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.