Farafangana Airport (RVA)

Farafangana, MG 🇲🇬 Small Airport

ICAO

FMSG

IATA

RVA

Elevation

26 ft

Region

MG-F

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FMSG

Local Code: Not available

Location: -22.8053° N, 47.820599° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler reviews and direct feedback for Farafangana Airport (FMSG (RVA)) are extremely limited or non-existent in recent public records. Therefore, detailed insights into overall traveler sentiment and satisfaction are unavailable. Information about the airport primarily focuses on its available facilities and services rather than passenger experiences.

What Travelers Love
  • Diverse Facilities: The airport is equipped with a range of basic facilities including Car Parking, a Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Luggage Keeping, an Information Desk, Medical Facilities, a Pre Paid Taxi Booth, Baggage Wrapping, and a Gift Shop.
  • Ground Handling Services: JetMate Aviation offers comprehensive Ground Handling services, including Ramp Handling, Ground Equipment, Passenger, Cargo and Baggage Services, Customs and Immigration Services, Catering Services, Flight Crew Assistance, Security Arrangements, and Crew and Passenger Transportation.
  • Convenient Transportation: Car parking is available, with options for online booking. Taxi and private transfer services can also be booked online for travel to and from the airport.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Traveler Reviews: A significant complaint is the absence of readily available traveler reviews or experiences, making it difficult to gauge actual passenger satisfaction, cleanliness, or specific pain points for Farafangana Airport.
  • Limited Customs for General Entry: While ground handlers offer "Customs and Immigration Services" for specific flight operations, Farafangana Airport is noted as "AIRPORT OF ENTRY: N/A" by Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., implying it's not a regular international port of entry with consistent customs operations. This might limit direct international arrivals for general passengers.
  • General Madagascar Travel Concerns: While not specific to Farafangana Airport, travelers in Madagascar have reported issues like harassment and bribe solicitation at checkpoints more broadly. This suggests a general context where some challenges in ground interactions might exist.

Overall, Farafangana Airport appears to be a functional regional airport with essential facilities and the ability to arrange comprehensive aviation services. However, due to a severe lack of public traveler reviews, it's challenging to provide a summary of actual passenger experiences or highlight common positive or negative sentiments beyond the listed amenities and services.

Last updated: 66 days ago

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
13/31 3445 ft 82 ft ASP Active

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AFIS AFIS 118.4 MHz

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~65 km away
Ambalavao Airport
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~144 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.