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Manakara Airport (WVK)

Manakara, Madagascar · medium airport · -22.120° 48.022° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeWVK
ICAO CodeFMSK
Typemedium airport
NameManakara Airport
MunicipalityManakara
CountryMadagascar
ContinentAF
Latitude-22.120° S
Longitude48.022° E
Elevation33 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMadagascar
ISO Code
RegionManakara
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 WVK

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (22.1°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

Manakara Airport (WVK/FMSK) is a domestic airfield serving Manakara, a coastal town in southeastern Madagascar. Located just north of the town center near the Indian Ocean and the Pangalanes Canal, it handles regional flights and light aircraft. Facilities are basic, making it a simple gateway to the Vatovavy region and Madagascar's southeast coast.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to pack light and keep small Ariary notes handy: regional flights can be weight-sensitive, and taxi drivers rarely have change for large bills.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis and auto-rickshaws wait outside for arriving flights; agree on the fare in Ariary before departing. There is no reliable public shuttle, so pre-arrange a hotel pickup if arriving late. The ride to central Manakara is short, but roads can be rough after heavy rain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Manakara?
A: IATA WVK, ICAO FMSK.

Q: Is Manakara Airport international?
A: No, it is a domestic airport serving regional flights within Madagascar.

Q: How far is the airport from Manakara town?
A: It is about 3 km north of the center, typically a 5–10 minute taxi ride.

Q: Are there car rentals or ATMs at the airport?
A: Facilities are basic; expect no ATMs or major rental desks. Arrange cash and transport in town or in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 29, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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