Amborovy Airport

FMNM / MJN

Mahajanga, MG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
11 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FMNM 040900Z 12011KT 090V170 9999 FEW020TCU 34/23 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 87 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,087 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (87 ft)
Pressure Alt
125 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,426 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FMNM 040500Z 0406/0506 14005KT 9999 FEW020CB PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0420 VRB15G25KT 4000 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
IFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MNM
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
7,218 ft 148 ft ASP 132°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FMNM

3,857 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Amborovy Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 39°C with an average of 27.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.8%
NE
3.3%
E
15.4%
SE
17.4%
S
4.8%
SW
0.8%
W
7.9%
NW
28.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 18°C to 39°C
18°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,857 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Amborovy Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FMNM
IATA Code: MJN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 87 ft MSL

Location

City: Mahajanga
Country: MG
Latitude: -15.666842°
Longitude: 46.351233°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Amborovy Airport

Overview

Amborovy Airport serves Mahajanga, Madagascar as a medium-sized airport situated at 87 ft mean sea level. Located at coordinates -15.666842, 46.351233, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the northwestern region of Madagascar. The airport features a single runway 14/32 measuring 7,218 ft with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Amborovy are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 96% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 39°C, with an average of 28°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions. Wind patterns are consistent from the northwest at 315°, averaging 7.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 19 knots, and calm conditions occurring only 2.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 14/32 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Average crosswind components remain low at 2.7 knots, enhancing operational flexibility. Visibility consistently remains high, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the optimal months for VFR flight operations, characterized by the most stable weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate northwest winds and plan approaches accordingly on runway 14/32. The substantial runway length of 7,218 ft provides ample space for most aircraft types operating in the region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.