SVB

Sambava Airport

Sambava · MadagascarICAO FMNS

Sambava Airport (SVB) is an airport serving Sambava, Madagascar, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 14° 16' 43.0" S, 50° 10' 28.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Indian/Antananarivo (GMT+3).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

20/ 6m

Indian/Antananarivo

GMT+3

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Airport Details

IATA Code

SVB

ICAO Code

FMNS

City

Sambava

Country

Madagascar

Elevation

20 ft

Local Time

07:28 PM (GMT+3)

Coordinates

Latitude:-14.2786°

Longitude:50.1747°

Popular Routes from SVB

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
DIE	Antsiranana, Madagascar	145 mi	0h 47m	short-haul	60 kg	View
TNR	Antananarivo, Madagascar	358 mi	1h 11m	short-haul	147 kg	View
WMN	Maroantsetra, Madagascar	86 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	35 kg	View

Airlines Operating at SVB

1 active airline serving Sambava Airport.

Air Madagascar

MDMadagascar

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Sambava Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Antsirabato Airport	ANM	Antalaha	Madagascar	81 km
Maroantsetra Airport	WMN	Maroantsetra	Madagascar	138 km
Mananara Nord Airport	WMR	Mananara	Madagascar	213 km
Arrachart Airport	DIE	Antsiranana	Madagascar	234 km
Fascene Airport	NOS	Nosy-be	Madagascar	228 km
Sainte Marie Airport	SMS	Sainte Marie	Madagascar	314 km
Toamasina Airport	TMM	Toamasina	Madagascar	432 km
Amborovy Airport	MJN	Mahajanga	Madagascar	439 km

Other Airports in Madagascar

Mananara Nord Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 14° 16' 43.0" S
Longitude (DMS): 50° 10' 28.9" E
Latitude (Decimal): -14.278600
Longitude (Decimal): 50.174702
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
UTC Offset: GMT+3
Current Local Time: 07:28 PM
Elevation (ft): 20 ft
Elevation (m): 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Sambava Airport?

The IATA code for Sambava Airport is SVB, and its ICAO code is FMNS. The airport is located in Sambava, Madagascar.

How many destinations can you fly to from SVB?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava, Madagascar.

What airlines fly from SVB?

There are 1 airlines operating from SVB, including Air Madagascar.

What timezone is Sambava Airport in?

Sambava Airport is in the Indian/Antananarivo timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Sambava Airport?

Sambava Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level.

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