Medium airport · Antisiranana, Madagascar
Arrachart Airport
Arrachart Airport is a medium airport serving Antisiranana, Madagascar. Its IATA code is DIE. Its ICAO code is FMNA. It has 1 runway, longest 4,921 ft (ASP). Elevation 374 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Antisiranana, Madagascar |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DIE |
| ICAO code | FMNA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,921 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 374 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 12.3494° S, 49.2917° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Created before the Second World War as Camp Arrachart, a French military and civilian air facility, the airport was named after Ludovic Arrachart, a French aviator and pioneer of intercontinental flying, who made one of the first postal flights between France and Madagascar and died in an accident in 1933. The French air force (Armée de l'air) left in 1973.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Arrachart Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Amber Mountain National Park · Madagascar · 19.3 miles away
- Nosy Hara National Park · Madagascar · 105.7 miles away
- Marojejy National Park · Madagascar · 146.8 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Arrachart Airport?
Arrachart Airport — its IATA code is DIE and its ICAO code is FMNA.
Where is Arrachart Airport located?
Arrachart Airport serves Antisiranana, Madagascar. Its coordinates are 12.3494° S, 49.2917° E.
What is the history of Arrachart Airport?
Created before the Second World War as Camp Arrachart, a French military and civilian air facility, the airport was named after Ludovic Arrachart, a French aviator and pioneer of intercontinental flying, who made one of the first postal flights between France and Madagascar and died in an accident in 1933. The French air force (Armée de l'air) left in 1973.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2913
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrachart_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.