Fianarantsoa Airport (FMSF)
Medium airport · Fianarantsoa, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Fianarantsoa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMSF |
| IATA | WFI |
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°26'30" E 47°6'42" -21.44160, 47.11170 |
| Location | Fianarantsoa, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,101 ft (1250 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
Fianarantsoa Airport at a glance
Fianarantsoa Airport is a medium airport in Fianarantsoa, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, known to airline systems as WFI. The field elevation of 3,658 ft (1115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMSF 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, 08/26, offers 4,101 ft (1250 m) of asp 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 FMSF 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 Fianarantsoa 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 | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Mananjary Airport | FMSM | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Miandrivazo Airport | FMMN | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Ivato International Airport | FMMI | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Morondava Airport | FMMV | 318 km (172 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fianarantsoa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,658 ft field elevation of Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fianarantsoa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fianarantsoa Airport is FMSF, and its IATA code is WFI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fianarantsoa Airport above sea level?
Fianarantsoa Airport sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet (1115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fianarantsoa Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.4416, 47.1117 — in Fianarantsoa, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manakara Airport, about 120 km away.
Does FMSF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMSF 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 Fianarantsoa Airport?
Fianarantsoa Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,101 ft (1250 m) with a ASP surface.