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Medium airportScheduled service

Sambava Airport

IATA SVBICAO FMNS🇲🇬 Sambava
Coordinates
14.2786°S, 50.1747°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MG-D
Time zone
Antananarivo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
11.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
17:26
Civil dusk
17:49

About 11h 21m 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 Sambava Airport

Sambava Airport

Sambava Airport is an airport in Sambava, Sava Region, Madagascar.

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

Sambava Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: ZMUB.

Live weather

ZMUB

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
16 / 344,577 ft / 1,395 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GA/G VOICE RDO548.400 MHz
AFISAFIS119.600 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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAMBAVA FIZSpecial useRMZGND2000 ft GND
FM-R27 PROVINCE D:ANTSIRANANASpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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 Sambava Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sambava Airport?

The ICAO code for Sambava Airport is FMNS, and its IATA code is SVB.

Where is Sambava Airport located?

Sambava Airport is medium airport located in Sambava, Madagascar, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Sambava Airport have?

Sambava Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,577 ft / 1,395 m.

Which airlines fly to Sambava Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sambava Airport include Air Madagascar (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sambava Airport?

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

What time zone is Sambava Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sambava Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sambava Airport is approximately 11.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sambava Airport?

The nearest airport to Sambava Airport is Doany Airport (DOA), about 39 nm to the w, followed by Andapa Airport and Antsirabe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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