Fascene Airport

FMNN / NOS

Nosy Be, MG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

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VFR
Flight Rules
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Temperature
Dewpoint: --
4 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR FMNN 040900Z 02004KT 9999 SCT020 33/// Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,036 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FMNN 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT 9999 SCT020CB SCT040 PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0422 4000 TSRA BECMG 0500/0502 BKN020 BECMG 0508/0510 SCT020CB PROB40 TEMPO 0514/0518 4000 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+11h
MVFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MNN
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
7,185 ft 148 ft ASP 43°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FMNN

1,855 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.6%
MVFR
25.3%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0.1%

Fascene Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 4.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.9% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 0°C (range: 0°C to 0°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 15.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.9%
NE
23%
E
1.9%
SE
0.8%
S
5%
SW
11.7%
W
15.5%
NW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0°C
Range: 0°C to 0°C
0°C 0°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,855 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fascene Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FMNN
IATA Code: NOS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Nosy Be
Country: MG
Latitude: -13.312100°
Longitude: 48.314800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,185 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Fascene Airport

Overview

Fascene Airport serves Nosy Be, a popular island destination off Madagascar's northwest coast. Located at 36 ft elevation, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation access to this tropical maritime region. The airport supports regional and tourism-related air transportation needs for the Nosy Be area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Fascene Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 77.1% of observations supporting clear conditions. Winds consistently blow from the northeast at an average of 4.7 knots, with calm periods occurring 12.8% of the time. September, October, and December represent the most favorable months for visual flying, offering optimal meteorological conditions for aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 05/23 spans 7,185 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft. Its geographic positioning at coordinates -13.312100, 48.314800 places the airport in a coastal island environment. The runway experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with minimal average crosswind of 2.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently stable approach conditions with high visibility averages around 10 statute miles. The northeast wind pattern provides predictable approach characteristics, minimizing directional complexity during landing. Runway 05/23 offers reliable wind conditions that support straightforward aircraft handling throughout most operational scenarios.

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.