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Sainte-Marie (FMMS/SMS) — Sainte-Marie, Madagascar

At a glance

Runways: 01/19
Elevation: 7 ft

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FMMS
Name: Sainte-Marie
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -17.093901
Longitude: 49.8158
Elevation: 7 ft
Country: Madagascar
Municipality: Sainte-Marie
IATA Code: SMS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
Distance from City: 8865.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 3451 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Alternates

FMMT

ICAO: FMMT
Name: Toamasina
Distance (NM): 65.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Visa on arrival. East coast port city. Vanilla and clove export hub.

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Madagascar Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 24 working hours minimum
Landing Lead Time: 24 working hours minimum

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.

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Active NOTAMs

A1396/26

caution

Runway restriction

GRASS CUTTING INPR ON RWY 01/19 STRIP - STAFF AND EQPT ON FIELD - CTN ADVISED.)

2026-08-14 10:21 UTC 2026-11-14 14:00 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

FMNC Mananara Nord Airport 56 NM FMMT Toamasina 66 NM FMFZ Betainomby Airport 71 NM FMMJ Ambohijanahary Airport 88 NM FMMZ Ambatondrazaka Airport 89 NM FMNX Mandritsara Airport 94 NM FMMP Amparafaravola Airport 98 NM FMNR Maroantsetra Airport 100 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FMMS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sainte-Marie (Madagascar). Permit details for Madagascar
Where is FMMS located?: Sainte-Marie (FMMS) is located in Sainte-Marie, Madagascar.
What is the IATA code for FMMS?: The IATA code for Sainte-Marie is SMS.

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