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Ambalabe Airport (WAI)

Antsohihy, Madagascar · medium airport · -14.899° 47.994° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeWAI
ICAO CodeFMNW
Typemedium airport
NameAmbalabe Airport
MunicipalityAntsohihy
CountryMadagascar
ContinentAF
Latitude-14.899° S
Longitude47.994° E
Elevation92 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMadagascar
ISO Code
RegionAntsohihy
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+3
DST OffsetUTC+3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving WAI

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (14.9°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Ambalabe Airport (WAI/FMNW) is a regional airfield serving Antsohihy, a town in northwestern Madagascar's Sofia Region. It handles domestic flights and provides a key link between the Antsohihy area and larger Malagasy cities. The airport is small and basic, with operations subject to weather and schedule changes.

💡 Local Tip
Confirm your flight the day before departure and keep a buffer day in your itinerary—weather and operational changes can delay or reschedule flights at short notice.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is close to Antsohihy, but public transport is limited; arrange a taxi or hotel transfer in advance. Allow extra time in the rainy season, when road conditions can slow the journey. Confirm your pickup for the return trip, as taxis may not be waiting at the terminal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Ambalabe Airport?
A: The IATA code is WAI and the ICAO code is FMNW.

Q: Where is Ambalabe Airport located?
A: It serves Antsohihy in the Sofia Region of northwestern Madagascar, near coordinates -14.899, 47.994.

Q: What flights operate from Ambalabe Airport?
A: It primarily handles domestic services and charter flights; check current schedules with Malagasy carriers or local tour operators, as routes can change seasonally.

Q: Is Ambalabe Airport international?
A: No, it is a domestic/regional airport, so international travelers usually connect through larger hubs such as Antananarivo.
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