Tôlanaro Airport

FMSD / FTU

Tôlanaro, MG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
16 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FMSD 042100Z 08016KT 9999 FEW017 27/25 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 29 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,729 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FMSD 041700Z 0418/0518 08018KT 9999 FEW017 BECMG 0421/0423 08008KT BECMG 0508/0510 08020KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 80° 20 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MSD
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,280 ft 98 ft ASP 53°
16.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FMSD

3,829 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.3%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Tôlanaro Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 12.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 33°C with an average of 25.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 12.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.1%
NE
3%
E
64.4%
SE
9.5%
S
7.3%
SW
4.7%
W
3.9%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°C
Range: 17°C to 33°C
17°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,829 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tôlanaro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FMSD
IATA Code: FTU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 29 ft MSL

Location

City: Tôlanaro
Country: MG
Latitude: -25.038099°
Longitude: 46.956100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,280 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tôlanaro Airport

Overview

Tôlanaro Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located at coordinates -25.038099, 46.956100, situated at 29 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Tôlanaro region, supporting regional transportation and local aviation needs. Its single runway (08/26) extends 5,280 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tôlanaro are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.3% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 12.7 knots, with maximum gusts up to 29 knots and only 2.2% calm periods. Temperature ranges from 17°C to 33°C, with an average of 25.1°C, providing stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's runway (08/26) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and a minimal average crosswind of 3 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles or fog presence. September, October, and December represent the most consistently favorable flying months for the airport.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate east-based wind patterns when planning approaches to runway 08/26. The runway's substantial 5,280-foot length provides ample space for most medium-sized aircraft operations. With consistently high visibility and minimal meteorological restrictions, the airport offers predictable and straightforward approach conditions throughout the year.

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
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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.