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Ankavandra Airport (JVA)

Ankavandra, Madagascar · small airport · -18.805° 45.273° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeJVA
ICAO CodeFMMK
Typesmall airport
NameAnkavandra Airport
MunicipalityAnkavandra
CountryMadagascar
ContinentAF
Latitude-18.805° S
Longitude45.273° E
Elevation427 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score150
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMadagascar
ISO Code
RegionAnkavandra
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 JVA

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.8°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

Ankavandra Airport (JVA/FMMK) is a small airstrip serving Ankavandra, a remote town in Madagascar's Menabe region near the Tsiribihina River. It handles limited domestic and charter flights, providing a vital link for local communities and travelers heading to western Madagascar. Facilities are basic, and services can be affected by weather and seasonal road conditions.

💡 Local Tip
Carry small-denomination Malagasy ariary for local transport and tips; ATMs are scarce or nonexistent in Ankavandra, and card payments are rarely accepted. Also, morning flights are less likely to be disrupted by afternoon heat and thunderstorms.
🚖 Getting There

Arrange your transfer before arrival, as there is no formal taxi rank at this small airstrip. Taxi-brousse, motorcycle-taxi, and 4x4 transfers are common, but travel times increase significantly in the rainy season (November–April). Confirm road conditions locally and allow buffer time for flight delays.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Ankavandra Airport?
A: The IATA code is JVA and the ICAO code is FMMK.

Q: What flights operate from Ankavandra Airport?
A: Service is limited to domestic and charter operations; there are no regular international flights. Check with local operators for current schedules.

Q: How do I get from Ankavandra Airport to town?
A: The airport is close to Ankavandra, but transfers are usually arranged in advance by hotel, guide, or local taxi-brousse. Confirm pickup details before arrival.

Q: Are there facilities at Ankavandra Airport?
A: Expect very basic facilities. There may be no ATM, restaurant, or reliable Wi-Fi, so bring cash, water, and any essentials you need.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 30, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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