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Sainte Marie Airport

IATA SMSICAO FMMS🇲🇬 Vohilava
Coordinates
17.0939°S, 49.8158°E
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MG-A
Time zone
Antananarivo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
14.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
17:23
Civil dusk
17:46

About 11h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sainte Marie Airport

Sainte Marie Airport

Sainte Marie Airport is an airport serving Sainte Marie, an island in the Analanjirofo Region of Madagascar.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

FMMS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 19▸ displaced3,451 ft / 1,052 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GAIR GND548.400 MHz
AFISAFIS120.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA ANTANANARIVO 2Class ATMAFL145FL245
SAINTE-MARIE FIZSpecial useRMZGND2000 ft GND
FM-D14 ZONE MARITIME DE SAINTE-MARIESpecial useDangerGND9843 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Madagascar airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sainte Marie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sainte Marie Airport?

The ICAO code for Sainte Marie Airport is FMMS, and its IATA code is SMS.

Where is Sainte Marie Airport located?

Sainte Marie Airport is medium airport located in Vohilava, Madagascar, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Sainte Marie Airport have?

Sainte Marie Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,451 ft / 1,052 m.

Which airlines fly to Sainte Marie Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sainte Marie Airport include Air Madagascar (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sainte Marie Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Sainte Marie Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sainte Marie Airport in?

Sainte Marie Airport is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sainte Marie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sainte Marie Airport is approximately 14.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sainte Marie Airport?

The nearest airport to Sainte Marie Airport is Ambodiatafa Airport (MG-0012), about 23.1 nm to the nne, followed by Mananara Nord Airport and Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sainte Marie Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.