Arrachart Airport

FMNA / DIE

Antisiranana, MG

Last Updated
May 2, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
12 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FMNA 021500Z 14012KT 9999 FEW020 28/20 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 374 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,374 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Arrachart Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 12 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FMNA 021100Z 0212/0312 14020G30KT 9999 FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MNA
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 124°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FMNA

2,497 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.5%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Arrachart Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 11.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 35°C with an average of 28.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 11.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 9.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
2.1%
E
5.9%
SE
62.6%
S
4.8%
SW
0.4%
W
9.4%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.6°C
Range: 18°C to 35°C
18°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,497 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arrachart Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FMNA
IATA Code: DIE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 374 ft MSL

Location

City: Antisiranana
Country: MG
Latitude: -12.349400°
Longitude: 49.291698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Arrachart Airport

Overview

Arrachart Airport serves Antisiranana, Madagascar as a medium-sized airport situated at 374 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates -12.349400, 49.291698, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the northeastern region of Madagascar, supporting regional and local air transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly consistent visual flight conditions, with 82.2% of observations reporting VFR weather. The airport experiences predominantly southeastern winds averaging 12.1 knots, with temperatures ranging between 18°C and 34°C. Peak wind conditions can reach 26 knots, though calm conditions occur 7.8% of the time.

Notable Features

Arrachart Airport features a single asphalt runway (13/31) measuring 4,921 feet in length. The geographical positioning suggests potential coastal or maritime environmental influences, which could affect local wind patterns and visibility. Terrain surrounding the airport likely includes Madagascar's characteristic northern coastal landscape.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Average crosswind components are minimal at 3.3 knots, suggesting generally straightforward approach and landing conditions. Pilots can expect optimal VFR flying conditions particularly during September, October, and December months.

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

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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.