Morombe Airport (FMSR)
Medium airport · Morombe, Toliara, Madagascar
Airport data
| Name | Morombe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMSR |
| IATA | MXM |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°45'14" E 43°22'29" -21.75384, 43.37475 |
| Location | Morombe, Toliara, Madagascar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Morombe Airport at a glance
Morombe Airport is a medium airport in Morombe, Toliara, Madagascar, known to airline systems as MXM. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMSR 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, 04/22, offers 4,265 ft (1300 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 FMSR 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 Morombe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toliara Airport | FMST | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Morondava Airport | FMMV | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Miandrivazo Airport | FMMN | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Fianarantsoa Airport | FMSF | 388 km (210 NM) |
| Manakara Airport | FMSK | 481 km (260 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Morombe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Morombe 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 Morombe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Morombe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Morombe Airport is FMSR, and its IATA code is MXM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Morombe Airport above sea level?
Morombe Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Morombe Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.7538, 43.3748 — in Morombe, Toliara, Madagascar, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toliara Airport, about 185 km away.
Does FMSR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMSR 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 Morombe Airport?
Morombe Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.