Manakara Airport (FMSK)
Medium airport · Manakara, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Manakara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMSK |
| IATA | WVK |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°7'11" E 48°1'18" -22.11970, 48.02170 |
| Location | Manakara, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,886 ft (1184 m) | 79 ft | ASP | No |
Manakara Airport at a glance
Manakara Airport is a medium airport in Manakara, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, known to airline systems as WVK. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMSK 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, 05/23, offers 3,886 ft (1184 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMSK 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 Manakara Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mananjary Airport | FMSM | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Fianarantsoa Airport | FMSF | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Tôlanaro Airport | FMSD | 342 km (185 NM) |
| Ivato International Airport | FMMI | 374 km (202 NM) |
| Miandrivazo Airport | FMMN | 390 km (211 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Manakara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Manakara 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 Manakara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Manakara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Manakara Airport is FMSK, and its IATA code is WVK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Manakara Airport above sea level?
Manakara Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Manakara Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.1197, 48.0217 — in Manakara, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mananjary Airport, about 108 km away.
Does FMSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMSK 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 Manakara Airport?
Manakara Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,886 ft (1184 m) with a ASP surface.