Sambava Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sambava, Madagascar. Its IATA code is SVB and its ICAO code is FMNS. The airport lies at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 4,577 ft (1,395 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SVB
- ICAO code
- FMNS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- -14.2786, 50.1747
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,577 ft · 1,395 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sambava Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WMN Maroantsetra Airport | Maroantsetra, Madagascar | 139 km · 86 mi |
| NOS Nosy Be International Airport | Nosy Be, Madagascar | 228 km · 142 mi |
| DIE Arrachart Airport | Antisiranana, Madagascar | 235 km · 146 mi |
| SMS Sainte Marie Airport | Vohilava, Madagascar | 315 km · 196 mi |
| TTS Tsaratanana Airport | Tsaratanana, Madagascar | 388 km · 241 mi |
| TMM Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport | Toamasina, Madagascar | 435 km · 270 mi |
| MJN Amborovy Airport | Mahajanga, Madagascar | 439 km · 273 mi |
| TNR Ivato International Airport | Antananarivo, Madagascar | 579 km · 360 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SVB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,635 | 1,637 | 1,423 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,431 | 2,753 | 2,393 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,574 | 3,463 | 3,010 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,173 | 3,836 | 3,333 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,559 | 4,076 | 3,542 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,223 | 5,110 | 4,440 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,448 | 5,250 | 4,562 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,790 | 5,462 | 4,746 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,127 | 5,671 | 4,928 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,038 | 6,237 | 5,420 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,108 | 6,281 | 5,458 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,890 | 6,767 | 5,880 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,882 | 8,626 | 7,496 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,976 | 9,306 | 8,086 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,697 | 10,375 | 9,016 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 17,545 | 10,902 | 9,474 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 548.400 |
| AFIS | AFIS | 119.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sambava Airport?
The IATA code of Sambava Airport is SVB and its ICAO code is FMNS.
Where is Sambava Airport located?
Sambava Airport is in Sambava, Antsiranana, Madagascar, at -14.2786, 50.1747.
What time zone is Sambava Airport in?
Sambava Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sambava Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 4,577 ft (1,395 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sambava Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Maroantsetra Airport (WMN), about 139 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.