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Remote highland gateway serving northern Madagascar's Bealanana region.
Location
Bealanana, Madagascar
Ankaizina Airport, designated by IATA code WBE and ICAO code FMNB, is a small regional airport located in Bealanana, a town in the Sofia Region of northern Madagascar. It serves as a vital air link for a remote and mountainous area where road travel can be extremely difficult, particularly during the rainy season.
The airport primarily supports domestic air services connecting Bealanana to Madagascar's larger urban centers, including Antananarivo. Like many rural Malagasy airports, it plays an essential role in providing access to medical services, cargo supply, and administrative connectivity for the surrounding Ankaizina plateau communities.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Bealanana town is typically by road, though road conditions in the region can be poor and are subject to seasonal deterioration.
Airlines here
Air Madagascar and smaller regional charter operators have historically served the airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Ankaizina plateau region of northern Madagascar.
- ›Serves Bealanana, a town in the Sofia Region with limited road connectivity.
- ›The airport is critical for humanitarian and medical supply access in the remote area.
- ›Runway and facilities are modest, consistent with small regional Malagasy airports.
- ›Seasonal rains can make road travel to the airport and surrounding region very challenging.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
