Sambava Airport (SVB): Codes, Runways & Location
Sambava Airport (IATA: SVB · ICAO: FMNS) is a medium-sized airport serving Sambava, Madagascar. It lies at 14.2786° S, 50.1747° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sambava Airport
Sambava Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sambava in Madagascar. It is identified by the IATA code SVB and the ICAO code FMNS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sambava Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1395 m (4577 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Doany Airport (DOA) about 72 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 ≈ 1,395 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Sambava Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sambava Airport
Where is Sambava Airport located?
Sambava Airport is located in Sambava, Madagascar. Its coordinates are 14.2786° S, 50.1747° E.
What is the airport code for Sambava Airport?
Sambava Airport has an IATA code of SVB and an ICAO code of FMNS.
How long is the runway at Sambava Airport?
Sambava Airport's longest runway is about 1395 m (4577 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sambava Airport have?
Sambava Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sambava Airport a major airport?
Sambava Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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