Sainte Marie Airport — Vohilava, Madagascar
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Distance & flight time from SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Sainte Marie Airport, coded SMS, serves the small tropical island of Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) off the northeastern coast of Madagascar. This island destination is renowned for its pristine beaches, historic pirate cemetery, and seasonal humpback whale watching, drawing travelers seeking a quieter alternative to Madagascar's mainland attractions. The airport handles domestic flights connecting to Antananarivo and other regional airstrips, making it the primary air gateway for visitors and residents alike, since road and ferry access to the island can be slower and less reliable. SMS features a modest single-runway layout suited to smaller regional aircraft, reflecting the limited but essential air transport needs of this remote island community within the Indian Ocean.
Runways at Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3451 ft (1052 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | AIR GND | 548.4 MHz |
| AFIS | AFIS | 120.3 MHz |
Airports near Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
- Mananara Nord Airport (WMR) — 103.5 km (64.3 mi)
- Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport (TMM) — 121.9 km (75.7 mi)
- Maroantsetra Airport (WMN) — 184.7 km (114.8 mi)
- Antsirabe Airport (ANM) — 239.1 km (148.6 mi)
- Andapa Airport (ZWA) — 272.4 km (169.3 mi)
- Ivato International Airport (TNR) — 311.4 km (193.5 mi)
- Ambalabe Airport (WAI) — 312.2 km (194.0 mi)
- Sambava Airport (SVB) — 315.4 km (196.0 mi)
SMS, Sainte Marie Airport, is the main air link to Madagascar's whale-watching island of Nosy Boraha, connecting beach and eco-tourism travelers to Antananarivo via a compact regional runway.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sainte Marie Airport?
The IATA code for Sainte Marie Airport is SMS.
What is the ICAO code for Sainte Marie Airport?
The ICAO code for Sainte Marie Airport is FMMS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.