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TNR Ivato International Airport
Ivato International Airport (IATA: TNR, ICAO:FMMI) is located in the the city of Antananarivo, Madagascar. It is the primary international airport serving Antananarivo and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

TNR

ICAO Code

FMMI

Name

Ivato International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Madagascar (MG)

City

Antananarivo

Latitude

-18.7969500

Longitude

47.4788100

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

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Ivato International Airport（TNR）Airport Overview

Ivato International Airport is the principal international gateway for Antananarivo, Madagascar, and a key connection point for the country’s import and export supply chains. The airport is located in Ivato, approximately 16 km northwest of central Antananarivo, and operates in a highland environment at about 1,280 m elevation. It is a civil-military airport whose civil activities are managed by Aéroports de Madagascar. For international freight, our service team treats the airport primarily as a capital-region gateway supported by passenger-aircraft belly capacity and onward connections through selected African, Indian Ocean, Middle Eastern and European hubs. Availability, cargo acceptance, and routing must be confirmed against the actual booking date.

Airport name	Ivato International Airport
IATA / ICAO	TNR / FMMI
City and country	Antananarivo, Madagascar
Coordinates	18°47′49″S, 47°28′44″E; 47.4788100, -18.7969500
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Runway information	Runway 11/29; approximately 3,100 m / 10,171 ft according to the supplied airport record

Key Highlights for Freight Forwarders

Capital-city gateway and principal international airport for Madagascar, making it the normal starting point for nationwide distribution planning.
International cargo movements commonly depend on available belly capacity and hub connections rather than a consistently available dedicated-freighter schedule.
Route planning may involve Paris, Nairobi, Istanbul, Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles or other regional hubs; the operating carrier and transshipment point require shipment-specific confirmation.
Highland location, island geography and limited alternative gateways can make missed connections, irregular operations and customs delays materially affect the total transit plan.
Exporters of seafood, agricultural products, apparel and mining-related goods should prepare cargo-specific handling, documentation and packing instructions before space is requested.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo acceptance and ground handling at Ivato International Airport are subject to the appointed handling agent, airline contract, shipment profile and operating schedule. Our service team verifies the applicable facility and acceptance conditions before issuing final instructions.

Export and import handling

Standard airport cargo processes normally include document check, security screening, build-up or breakdown, warehouse transfer and customs release. Exact cut-offs and handover points must be confirmed by the handling agent.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cold-chain acceptance, cool-room access, gel-pack or dry-ice limits and exposure time depend on the airline and ground handler. We request a written temperature-handling confirmation before booking.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods require airline pre-approval, compliant packing, marks, labels, shipper’s declaration where applicable, and acceptance within the carrier’s operating capability.

Customs-controlled cargo

Customs inspection, import permits, valuation review and release timing can vary by commodity and declaration. Our team coordinates the broker and consignee documentation before arrival.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Common international planning options may include connections through Paris, Nairobi, Istanbul, Mauritius, Saint-Denis, Victoria or other airline hubs. Air France, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Mauritius, Air Austral and other carriers have been associated with international services in the supplied airport information; operating schedules and cargo acceptance are not guaranteed.
For Europe, Asia and North America, the practical routing is usually a combination of an originating gateway, an intermediate hub and Antananarivo, subject to aircraft capacity, interline arrangements and the final destination.
Transit time is affected by flight frequency, hub connection windows, weekend and holiday schedules, security screening, customs processing, weather, and whether the shipment is accepted as general cargo, special cargo or dangerous goods.
Our service team provides a confirmed routing and estimated transit range only after checking the booking date, commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, delivery terms and required handling conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Ivato International Airport primarily serves Antananarivo and the surrounding central highlands, with onward road distribution to other regions of Madagascar. The island’s geography makes pre-planned consolidation, delivery appointments and contingency stock particularly important.

Typical export profiles may include apparel and textile products, vanilla and other agricultural commodities, seafood, perishables, handicrafts and selected mining-related materials, subject to licensing and commodity controls.
Import cargo commonly includes industrial spare parts, machinery components, telecommunications and electronic equipment, consumer goods, project materials and medical supplies.
Perishables require confirmed product eligibility, packaging, temperature instructions, phytosanitary or health certificates where applicable, and a realistic connection plan.
For domestic delivery beyond the capital, our team checks road access, consignee receiving hours, security requirements and the possibility of airport-to-door or airport-to-airport handling.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo acceptance cut-offs vary by airline, flight, commodity and handling agent. We do not treat a published passenger departure time as the cargo handover deadline; the confirmed booking notice controls.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, permits, certificates of origin and product-specific certificates should be aligned before cargo delivery.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, food, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require advance review. Acceptance may depend on route, aircraft type, packaging and carrier approval.
Customs and delivery: Incomplete HS classification, inconsistent invoice values, missing import authorization or an unavailable consignee can trigger inspection and storage exposure. The consignee or appointed broker should be ready before arrival.

Operational conditions can change without notice. Our service team reconfirms carrier acceptance, handling instructions, customs requirements and delivery arrangements before cargo is tendered.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight, stackability, declared value and required delivery term.
Reserve space early for perishables, project cargo, hazardous materials and shipments requiring a specific connection. Ask us to check both direct and hub-based options rather than relying on one carrier.
Use export-grade packaging suitable for repeated handling and transfer. Protect moisture-sensitive cargo and identify temperature requirements, dry-ice quantity or special handling instructions in advance.
For urgent or high-value shipments, compare airport-to-airport, customs-inclusive delivery and a regional gateway alternative. Any alternative airport should be evaluated against border formalities, inland distance and final delivery risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ivato International Airport handle international air freight?
Yes, it is Madagascar’s main international airport and supports international cargo movements subject to airline, handling-agent and customs acceptance. The available routing must be checked for the shipment date.

Can our shipment be routed directly to Europe or Asia?
Some destinations may be served through an operating international service, while others require a transfer at a regional or overseas hub. Our team confirms the actual carrier, connection and cargo acceptance before booking.

How should we ship pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo?
Provide the required temperature range, packaging method, data-logger requirement and maximum exposure time before quotation. We then verify airline and ground-handler capability; a temperature-controlled service should never be assumed from the passenger route alone.

What commonly causes clearance delays?
Typical causes include incomplete commercial documents, inconsistent quantities or values, incorrect classification, missing permits, consignee unavailability and customs inspection. We pre-check the document set with the appointed broker where possible.

Is airport-to-door delivery available beyond Antananarivo?
Our service team can assess onward delivery by road, but feasibility depends on destination, road conditions, security, receiving hours, customs status and the selected Incoterm. Final delivery arrangements are confirmed case by case.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, time zone, runway reference, airport role and the carrier examples in this module are based primarily on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to the airline, ground handler, customs authority and booking-date confirmation.

International airport and airline coding reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards and reference framework: icao.int
All flight schedules, cargo allotments, special-cargo acceptance, handling cut-offs, customs decisions, storage conditions and delivery arrangements require current shipment-specific verification.

The information is intended for freight-planning support and does not replace the applicable airline tariff, airport handling instruction, customs requirement, dangerous-goods regulation or official operational notice.