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Farafangana Airport (RVA)

Farafangana, Madagascar · small airport · -22.805° 47.821° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeRVA
ICAO CodeFMSG
Typesmall airport
NameFarafangana Airport
MunicipalityFarafangana
CountryMadagascar
ContinentAF
Latitude-22.805° S
Longitude47.821° E
Elevation26 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score150
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMadagascar
ISO Code
RegionFarafangana
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 RVA

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (22.8°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

Farafangana Airport (RVA/FMSG) is a small public airport serving Farafangana, a coastal town in Madagascar’s Atsimo-Atsinanana region. It sits just outside the town center near the southeast coast, with a single short runway suited to light aircraft and regional connections. The airport primarily supports domestic and charter flights, providing an alternative to the long, often rough road journey along RN12.

💡 Local Tip
Don’t rely on the airport being open or staffed outside flight times; frequent visitors time their arrival to coincide with check-in and bring a book, as delays are common.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is close to Farafangana town, so the easiest option is a pre-arranged taxi or hotel pickup; metered taxis are generally not available. Taxi-brousses and local buses connect Farafangana with larger towns, but they do not usually serve the airport directly, so you may need to take a short taxi to the station. Allow extra time in the rainy season, when unpaved roads and the RN12 can become difficult.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Farafangana Airport?
A: The IATA code is RVA and the ICAO code is FMSG.

Q: How far is Farafangana Airport from the town center?
A: It is only a few kilometers from central Farafangana, typically a short taxi ride, though travel times vary with road conditions.

Q: Are there scheduled flights to Farafangana?
A: Scheduled service is limited and can change seasonally; most flights are domestic or charter, so confirm availability with local airlines or tour operators before travel.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small regional airport, expect basic facilities only—there may be no ATM, shops, or reliable Wi-Fi, so bring essentials and cash.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 30, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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