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Airport Overview 

Since December 23, 2016, Ravinala Airports is officially the new manager of Nosy-Be airport, following the concession contract signed in July 2015 between this company and the Malagasy Government. The consortium, will be responsible for bringing Fascène airports up to standard and optimally managing for 28 years. 

The consortium, will be responsible for bringing Fascène airports up to standard and optimally managing for 28 years. There are daily domestic flight from/to the capital and a connection with Antsiranana and Mahajanga every week. There are also more than 5 international flight per week from/to the Comoros, Mayotte and La Réunion. 

 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Madagascar 

Province or District 

Nosy Be 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Nosy Be 

9 Km 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Fascène International Airport 

Latitude 

-13.314272° Sud (13°19’03” S) 

Longitude 

48.260618° Est (48°18’38” E) 

Elevation (ft and m) 

12 m (39 Ft) 

IATA Code 

NOS 

ICAO Code 

FMNN 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Ravinala Airports 

Management Contact Person 

Tél. + (261) 34 49 334 15 

RSFTA : NIL  
E-mail : miary.rasamoely@ravinala-airports.aero 

Open From (hours) 

Service available during hours of scheduled operations 

And on Request 

Open To (hours) 

Airport Picture 

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List of the areas identified in the Airport Picture. 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Main companies working in Nosy Be airport are: 

Ravinal airports: Airport operator 

ASECNA: in charge of air traffic, weather, rescue and firefighting, and aeronautical information 

SAMADA: company in charge of the airport security 

MGH: handling Company for international flights 

Air Madagascar: handling Company for national flights 

TOTAL Aviation: Fuelling 

AIR AUSTRAL  : Chef D’escale  RATSARAMALAZAVOLA Nathalie +261 33 37 816 07 

ETHIOPIAN     : Responsable  ANDRIANTSOANIRINA Mampionona +261 34 92 494 66 

SKY                 : Responsable Commercial RAZAKAMANANA Mihà +261 32 11 427 20 

AIR LINK         : Chef d’escale GRAVELLINO Elisabetta +261 34 25 251 17 

TSARADIA     : Représentant RANDRIANAMBININA Thierry +261 34 11 222 00 

 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: Global Freight At Your Fingertips - AZFreight 

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Per Month 

Per Day 

Total Aircraft Movements 

2308 

192 

Total Passengers 

128 509 

10 709 

356 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

270 000 

22 500 

750 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

Scheduled flight 

Business Aviation 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

 

Runways 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

2230 (m) X 45 (m) 

Orientation 

052° - 232° 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

Helipad #1 

Present 

No 

Largest Helicopter that can Land 

N/A 

Width and Length (m) 

N/A 

Surface 

N/A 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes  
 

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes   
 

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

Yes 

Terminal Building 

Yes  

Single Point Refueling 

No 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

No 

Cargo terminal 

No 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

No 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes (Level 8) 

Catering Services 

No 

De-icing Equipment 

No 

Base Operating Room 

No 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

No 

Approach & Runway Lights 

No 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

No 

 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

B787-900 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

B787-900 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

Total Area : 10.000 m2 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes 

Max Capacity (MT) 

14t 

Max Height 

(m) 

5.6 m 

Loading Ramps 

No 

Other Comments 

 

 

Customs Guidance 

Customs are available on site at any time for declaration/clearance and can process to visa delivery on arrival. 

For more information on customs in Madagascar, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Storage Facilities 

None 

 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Charges 

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (Tonne) 

 

 

0 – 25,000 

25,001 – 75,000  

75,001 – 150,000  

150,000 and over 

Passengers 

12,958 Euros / pax 

Landing USD - $ 

2.799 Euros/ Tonne 

5.578 Euros/ Tonne 

7.750 Euros/Tonne 

7.251 Euros/ Tonne 

Night Landing USD - $ 

2.799 Euros/ Tonne 

5.578 Euros/ Tonne 

7.750 Euros/ Tonne 

7.251 Euros/ Tonne  

Night Take-Off USD - $ 

 

 

 

 

Parking 

0,016 Euros / 1000 kg / Heure (MTOW) 

Handling Charges 

2,255 Euros / 1000 kg 

RDIA commercial flight 

41.60 Euros / pax 

RDIA general aviation 

10 Euros / pax 

RDIA cargo 

60 Euros / Tonne 

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre  

Jet A-1 

0,00118 Euros/L 

Avgas 

0,00157 Euros/L 

 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

Import Charges 

Type of Charge 

Rate USD - $ per kg 

Comments 

Handling Charge 

$190 / ton 

 

Break Bulk Fee  

$190 / ton 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

Inclu dans le basic handling. 

 

Strong Room – per consignment 

N/A 

 

Cold Storage Fee 

175MGA / kg / heure 

Minimum de perception 25.000MGA 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours 

87.5MGA / hr 

Minimum de perception 87.500MGA 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt 

N/A 

 

Storage per Day 

100MGA / kg / hr 

03 jours de franchise.  

Minimum de perception 16.667MGA 

Export 

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo 

$190 / Ton 

 

International Air Waybill 

N/A 

Fourni par la compagnie 

Local Air Waybill 

N/A 

IDEM 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation 

N/A 

IDEM 

Air Way Bill Documentation 

N/A 

IDEM 

Diplomatic Mail 

Inclu dans le basic handling. 

 

Storage Charges per Day 

100MGA / kg / hr 

03 jours de franchise.  

Minimum de perception 16.667MGA 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES  

N/A 

Security 

Security activity is under the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority of Madagascar (ACM).  

SPSS-Amarante is in charge of the implementation of the national security program. 

Ravinala Airports, Airport Operator, is a simple stakeholder in the security process. 

 

 

 

 

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