Fianarantsoa Airport

FMSF / WFI

Fianarantsoa, MG

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Fianarantsoa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FMSF
IATA Code: WFI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,658 ft MSL

Location

City: Fianarantsoa
Country: MG
Latitude: -21.441601°
Longitude: 47.111698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,101 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fianarantsoa Airport

Overview

Fianarantsoa Airport serves the city of Fianarantsoa in central Madagascar, providing critical regional air connectivity. Located at an elevation of 3,658 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports transportation infrastructure in the region's highland area.

Flying Conditions

Due to the high elevation of 3,658 ft MSL, pilots should anticipate potential performance limitations, especially during warmer temperatures. The airport's highland location suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of central Malagasy plateau regions, with potential significant atmospheric variations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (08/26) measuring 4,101 feet long with an asphalted surface. Its geographical coordinates at -21.441601, 47.111698 place it in a mountainous terrain context, which may introduce specific wind and approach challenges for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 provides a linear approach with a 4,101-foot asphalted surface suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Given the airport's elevation and potential terrain interactions, pilots should prepare for potential wind shear and carefully calculate performance parameters during approach and landing sequences.

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Official Data Sources

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