Tôlanaro Airport (FMSD)
Medium airport · Tôlanaro, Toliara, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Tôlanaro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMSD |
| IATA | FTU |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°2'17" E 46°57'22" -25.03810, 46.95610 |
| Location | Tôlanaro, Toliara, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,280 ft (1609 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tôlanaro Airport at a glance
Tôlanaro Airport is a medium airport in Tôlanaro, Toliara, Madagascar, known to airline systems as FTU. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMSD 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 5,280 ft (1609 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMSD 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 Tôlanaro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manakara Airport | FMSK | 342 km (185 NM) |
| Toliara Airport | FMST | 375 km (203 NM) |
| Fianarantsoa Airport | FMSF | 400 km (216 NM) |
| Mananjary Airport | FMSM | 450 km (243 NM) |
| Morombe Airport | FMSR | 517 km (279 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tôlanaro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Tôlanaro 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 Tôlanaro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tôlanaro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tôlanaro Airport is FMSD, and its IATA code is FTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tôlanaro Airport above sea level?
Tôlanaro Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tôlanaro Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.0381, 46.9561 — in Tôlanaro, Toliara, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manakara Airport, about 342 km away.
Does FMSD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMSD 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 Tôlanaro Airport?
Tôlanaro Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,280 ft (1609 m) with a ASP surface.