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FMMI/TNR METAR & TAF Ivato International Airport

Antananarivo, AntananarivoElevation 4,198 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR38 min old
Ceiling 2,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
140@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
5,252 ft
+1,054 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (4:00 AM local) · 38 min old

FMMI is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southeast at 6 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,000 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2000 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
140° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
18°C / 16°C
64°F / 61°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.21 inHg
1023 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2000 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (2:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (9:00 AM local)

FMMI forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 14Z to 18Z with IFR possible (CB, TS, LOW VIS). Best period is 12Z to 14Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

BKN0202,000 ft
VFR
IFR
BKN0202,000 ft
0000Z3:00 AM0600Z9:00 AM1200Z3:00 PM1800Z9:00 PM0000Z3:00 AM0600Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN BECMG SCT PROB30 TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›PROB30 forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 140° at 6 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 5,252 ft (field elevation 4,198 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1129 140°140°6 kt140°140° 6140°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
140° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 115 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
11
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
29
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
10,171 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
5,252 ft
Pressure altitude
3,908 ft
Field elevation
4,198 ft MSL
Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Dewpoint
16°C (61°F)
Altimeter
30.21 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1454Z 5:54 PM
Sunrise
0213Z 5:13 AM
Loggable night
1517Z (6:17 PM local) → 0151Z (4:51 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1454Z (5:54 PM local) → 0213Z (5:13 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1554Z (6:54 PM local) → 0113Z (4:13 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ivato International Airport is in Antananarivo, Antananarivo. Field elevation 4,198 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFMMI / TNR
RegionAntananarivo
CountryMadagascar
Coordinates-18.7969, 47.4788
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

MG-0022 Fihaonana Aerodrome
19 NM NW
FMMA Antananarivo Arivonimamo Airport
22 NM SW
FMFE Ambohibary Airport
43 NM E
FMME Antsirabe Airport
67 NM S
WAD Andriamena Airport
71 NM N
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FMMI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FMMI have a METAR?
Yes. FMMI has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FMMI have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FMMI; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FMMI?
FMMI sits at 4,198 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FMMI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.