Mananjary Airport (FMSM)
Medium airport · Mananjary, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Mananjary Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMSM |
| IATA | MNJ |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°12'6" E 48°21'30" -21.20180, 48.35830 |
| Location | Mananjary, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Mananjary Airport at a glance
Mananjary Airport is a medium airport in Mananjary, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, known to airline systems as MNJ. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMSM 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, 04/22, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMSM 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 Mananjary 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 | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Fianarantsoa Airport | FMSF | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Ivato International Airport | FMMI | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Miandrivazo Airport | FMMN | 354 km (191 NM) |
| Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport | FMMT | 360 km (194 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mananjary Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Mananjary 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 Mananjary Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mananjary Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mananjary Airport is FMSM, and its IATA code is MNJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mananjary Airport above sea level?
Mananjary Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mananjary Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.2018, 48.3583 — in Mananjary, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manakara Airport, about 108 km away.
Does FMSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMSM 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 Mananjary Airport?
Mananjary Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.