OHB · FMFE · Ambohibary Airport

Ambohibary Airport (OHB)

Moramanga, Madagascar · small airport · -18.918° 48.218° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeOHB
ICAO CodeFMFE
Typesmall airport
NameAmbohibary Airport
MunicipalityMoramanga
CountryMadagascar
ContinentAF
Latitude-18.918° S
Longitude48.218° E
Elevation2960 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMadagascar
ISO Code
RegionMoramanga
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 OHB

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.9°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

Ambohibary Airport is a small regional airfield serving the town of Moramanga in eastern Madagascar. Positioned along the Route Nationale 2 corridor between Antananarivo and the east coast, it provides aerial access to the surrounding Alaotra-Mangoro region, known for its lush rainforests and proximity to Andasibe-Mindo National Park. The airport primarily handles light aircraft and occasional charter or regional flights supporting local tourism and community travel.

💡 Local Tip
Carry small denominations of Malagasy ariary in cash, as mobile payment infrastructure and card acceptance are scarce in this rural area, and local guides or drivers may not have change for larger notes.
🚖 Getting There

Ground transport options at Ambohibary Airport are limited, so arranging a private vehicle or taxi in advance through a local hotel or tour operator is strongly recommended. The airport sits along the main RN2 highway connecting Antananarivo to Toamasina, making road transfers between the capital and the eastern coast straightforward. Visitors traveling onward to Andasibe National Park often use the airport as a starting point for a short onward drive.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Ambohibary Airport?
A: The IATA code is OHB, and the ICAO code is FMFE.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights to Ambohibary Airport?
A: Scheduled commercial service is very limited or nonexistent; the airport primarily serves charter, private, and light aircraft operations.

Q: How far is Ambohibary Airport from Moramanga town?
A: The airport is located a short distance from Moramanga, typically accessible within a short drive along local roads.

Q: What is the airport mainly used for?
A: It is primarily used to support regional tourism, local travel, and access to nearby protected rainforest areas.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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