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Fianarantsoa Airport.
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar · 3,658 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
FMSF
IATA WFI
0
Operators based
3,658
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
65 nm
To the nearest alternate
Manakara Airport (WVK).
Overview
Located in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, Fianarantsoa Airport (FMSF / WFI) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,658 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into WFI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Manakara Airport (WVK, 65 nm), Mananjary Airport (MNJ, 71 nm), and Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA, 146 nm). With a single 4,101-foot paved runway, WFI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from WFI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Fianarantsoa.
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Field capability
ICAO
FMSF
IATA
WFI
FAA / Local
FMSF
Elevation
3,658 ft
Coordinates
21.4416° S · 47.1117° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Madagascar fields
state range 7–4,198 ft
At 3,658 ft, WFI sits higher than 91% of the 23 Madagascar fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,101 ft
- 08/264,101 ft × 82 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,101 ft
WFI's 4,101 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 65nmWVKManakara AirportManakara
- 71nmMNJMananjary AirportMananjary
- 146nmZVAMiandrivazo AirportMiandrivazo
- 160nmTNRIvato International AirportAntananarivo
- 171nmMOQMorondava AirportMorondava
- 209nmMXMMorombe AirportMorombe
Location
Open the full mapFMSF · Fianarantsoa Airport · Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WFI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 7,504 nm | 17h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,633 nm | 18h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,795 nm | 18h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,916 nm | 18h 49m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,921 nm | 18h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 8,239 nm | 19h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 8,248 nm | 19h 35m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 8,317 nm | 19h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WFI?
- Fianarantsoa Airport's longest paved runway is 4,101 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WFI?
- Fianarantsoa Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,101 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to WFI?
- The closest alternate is Manakara Airport (WVK), about 65 nm away, followed by Mananjary Airport (MNJ) at 71 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WFI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 17h 51m (7,504 nm), New York about 18h 9m (7,633 nm), Washington DC about 18h 32m (7,795 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.