Sainte Marie Airport (SMS): Codes, Runways & Location
Sainte Marie Airport (IATA: SMS · ICAO: FMMS) is a medium-sized airport serving Vohilava, Madagascar. It lies at 17.0939° S, 49.8158° E, 7 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sainte Marie Airport
Sainte Marie Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vohilava in Madagascar. It is identified by the IATA code SMS and the ICAO code FMMS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sainte Marie Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1052 m (3451 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 7 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mananara Nord Airport (WMR) about 104 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,052 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sainte Marie Airport
Where is Sainte Marie Airport located?
Sainte Marie Airport is located in Vohilava, Madagascar. Its coordinates are 17.0939° S, 49.8158° E.
What is the airport code for Sainte Marie Airport?
Sainte Marie Airport has an IATA code of SMS and an ICAO code of FMMS.
How long is the runway at Sainte Marie Airport?
Sainte Marie Airport's longest runway is about 1052 m (3451 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Sainte Marie Airport have?
Sainte Marie Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sainte Marie Airport a major airport?
Sainte Marie Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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