Regional airport · Sambava, Madagascar

Ambodisatrana/Sambava Sud

FMNSSVB
Elevation
20 ft
Coordinates
14°17′S 50°10′E
Local time
Indian/Antananarivo

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Field information

FMNS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Ambodisatrana/Sambava Sud (FMNS/SVB) has one runway, 16/34, 4,577 ft (1,395 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 0300-1500. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FMNS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Indian/Antananarivo

  • Country

    Madagascar

    MG

  • Municipality

    Sambava

  • Elevation

    20 ft

  • Position

    -14.2786, 50.1747

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

  • Operating hours

    0300-1500

Runways · FMNS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/344,577 ft (1,395 m)98 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FMNS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ambodisatrana/Sambava Sud (FMNS / SVB) in Sambava, Madagascar, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FMNS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FMNS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Madagascar

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Madagascar. Applicable permit lead times for Madagascar are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Madagascar are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FMNS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FMNS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FMNS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FMNS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FMNS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FMNS: 14° 16′ 43″ S 50° 10′ 29″ E; elevation 20 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sambava

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sambava. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FMNS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FMNS

    Support for freighter operations into FMNS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FMNS sits in the network

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Operating into FMNS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ambodisatrana/Sambava Sud — one desk for the whole trip.

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