Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of ANM
Antsirabato Airport (IATA: ANM, ICAO:FMNH) is located in the the city of Antalaha, Madagascar. It is the primary international airport serving Antalaha and its surrounding metropolitan area.
Airport Overview
Antsirabato Airport(ANM) is a regional airport serving Antalaha in northeastern Madagascar. It is identified by ICAO code FMNH and is positioned at approximately 14.9994°S, 50.3202°E in the UTC+03:00 time zone. The supplied airport record identifies one runway oriented 18/36. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best treated as a regional origin or destination point rather than a confirmed long-haul cargo gateway. Our service team can coordinate capacity checks, domestic uplift, documentation preparation and onward connections according to the actual operating schedule.
| Airport | Antsirabato Airport |
|---|---|
| Location | Antalaha, Madagascar |
| IATA / ICAO | ANM / FMNH |
| Coordinates | 14.9994°S, 50.3202°E |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Runway information | Runway orientation 18/36, based on the supplied airport record |
Key Highlights
- Regional airport profile: cargo planning should focus on scheduled passenger-belly capacity, charter options or road-feeder combinations rather than assuming dedicated freighter service.
- Northeastern Madagascar location: Antalaha shipments may require an additional connection from a larger Madagascar gateway before international uplift.
- Limited local redundancy: missed uplift, weather disruption or aircraft capacity restrictions can materially affect the next available departure.
- Pre-arranged handling is essential: acceptance, warehouse handover, screening, customs timing and delivery arrangements should be confirmed before cargo is dispatched.
- Rainforest climate exposure: weather-sensitive cargo needs moisture protection, robust packaging and a contingency plan for irregular operations.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Publicly supplied airport data does not establish the presence, size or operating status of a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting facility. Our service team therefore treats handling capability as a confirmation item, not an assumed airport feature.
Routes & Transit Times
- International consignments normally require coordination through a suitable Madagascar gateway or another approved regional connection. The exact routing depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, capacity and destination.
- Possible domestic feeder arrangements, including connections involving other northeastern Madagascar airports, must be checked against the current schedule and cargo acceptance policy; proximity alone does not guarantee a usable connection.
- Transit time is influenced by flight frequency, interline or rebooking arrangements, weather, runway or aircraft restrictions, customs release and the availability of onward uplift.
- Our service team provides a confirmed routing only after checking the actual operating schedule, available cargo capacity, connection protection and local handling arrangements. No fixed transit time should be promised before that confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary catchment: Antalaha and surrounding northeastern Madagascar communities, with possible feeder demand from remote coastal or inland areas subject to road conditions and local collection capability.
- Potential export profile: regional agricultural and marine products may require careful packaging, phytosanitary or veterinary documentation, moisture control and rapid handover. Commodity eligibility must be verified case by case.
- Inbound cargo: replacement parts, project supplies, machinery components, consumer goods and urgent business materials may be suitable when piece dimensions and aircraft capacity are confirmed.
- Special cargo: pharmaceuticals, live animals, seafood, fresh produce and other perishables require advance acceptance checks, documented temperature requirements and a disruption plan.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: the applicable cargo cut-off may be earlier than the passenger check-in time and can vary by carrier, aircraft and handling agent. Obtain the confirmed acceptance deadline before sending cargo to the airport.
- Documentation: align the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and any export, import, phytosanitary, veterinary or other commodity-specific permits before tender.
- Dangerous goods and restricted items: batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuels, biological materials and equipment containing lithium batteries require classification and carrier approval. Misdeclaration can result in refusal, delay or regulatory action.
- Customs and collection: consignee authority, customs availability, storage arrangements, identification requirements and local delivery access should be checked before arrival, particularly for urgent or temperature-sensitive freight.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, ready date, origin, destination and any special handling requirement before requesting a rate.
- Use moisture-resistant outer packaging and internal protection for cargo exposed to tropical rain, repeated handling or possible connection delays. Mark fragile, upright and temperature requirements clearly.
- For perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals or dangerous goods, obtain written pre-acceptance and identify a fallback routing before production or pickup begins.
- Where direct uplift is unavailable or unreliable, compare a gateway consolidation, domestic feeder, road connection or alternative regional airport after reviewing total transit risk, customs implications and final-mile access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Antsirabato Airport handle international air freight?
It may serve as a regional origin or destination within an international forwarding plan, but international acceptance, customs procedures, aircraft capacity and onward routing must be confirmed for the specific shipment. Our service team does not assume direct international cargo capability.
Is a dedicated freighter service available?
No dedicated freighter service should be presumed from the supplied airport data. We check scheduled belly capacity, charter feasibility and gateway alternatives against the current operating conditions.
How early should cargo be delivered?
The actual cut-off is carrier- and handling-agent-specific. Cargo should not be dispatched until our team has confirmed the acceptance time, handover point, documents required and whether screening or customs processing must occur before tender.
Can temperature-controlled or perishable cargo be shipped?
Potentially, subject to confirmed cool-chain facilities, handling procedures, packaging and uplift. Shippers should provide the required temperature range and maximum exposure time before booking.
What is the best alternative if the planned uplift is cancelled?
Our service team can compare the next available domestic connection, a Madagascar gateway routing, a regional airport option or a combined air-road solution. The choice depends on cargo sensitivity, customs status, local collection access and available capacity.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, time zone and runway orientation in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Antsirabato Airport. Operational details such as schedules, cargo acceptance, facilities, cut-off times, customs availability and handling equipment are treated as changeable and require shipment-specific confirmation.
- Madagascar civil aviation regulatory reference: acm.mg
- Regional air navigation and airport information reference: asecna.aero
- International air transport standards and cargo guidance: iata.org
- International aviation standards reference: icao.int
Published schedules, acceptance restrictions, customs requirements and special-cargo capability can change without notice. Our service team verifies the applicable conditions before booking and tender.