Do You Need a Madagascar Overflight Permit?
Yes. Foreign aircraft operators normally require prior overflight clearance before entering Madagascar airspace, especially for non-scheduled, charter, cargo, ferry, ambulance, private and special mission flights.
Madagascar Overflight Permit Requirements
Operators should provide complete flight and aircraft information before permit submission.
- Aircraft registration and aircraft type
- Operator name and contact details
- Complete schedule in UTC
- Departure and destination airport
- Route, entry point and exit point
- Purpose of flight and call sign
Required Documents
- Certificate of Registration
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Aircraft insurance certificate
- Noise certificate, if applicable
- Air Operator Certificate for commercial flights
- Dangerous goods declaration, if applicable
Lead Time for Madagascar Overflight Permit
The recommended processing time is usually 24 to 48 working hours after complete documents, route and schedule details are received.
Urgent medevac, ambulance, humanitarian and operational priority flights may be coordinated on short notice, subject to authority acceptance and complete details.
Permit Validity and Revisions
Madagascar overflight permits are normally issued against the submitted aircraft, schedule and route details. Any major change to timing, aircraft registration, route, destination or call sign should be checked before operation.
Main Airports in Madagascar
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Operation Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo Ivato International Airport | FMMI | TNR | Main international gateway |
| Nosy Be Fascene Airport | FMNN | NOS | International / tourism gateway |
| Toamasina Airport | FMMT | TMM | Regional / domestic operations |
Madagascar FIR Entry and Exit Points
Madagascar airspace is associated with Antananarivo FIR. The points below are commonly used for route planning and must be checked against the latest ATC route and filed flight plan.
| West Bound Entry | West Bound Exit | East Bound Entry | East Bound Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETGUN | ETGUN | NESAM | NESAM |
| TETRO | TETRO | DENLI | DENLI |
| SUNIR | SUNIR | ANKOR | ANKOR |
| EROPA | EROPA | MIROV | MIROV |
| EGMAD | EGMAD | RUPIG | RUPIG |
| NERUL | - | AMBOD | AMBOD |
| IXEMA | - | APKOT | APKOT |
| IMKIB | - | NIBIS | NIBIS |
| ETLEG | ETLEG | RASMA | RASMA |
| GADNO | GADNO | SOBAT | SOBAT |
| ETLOP | - | PASAR | PASAR |
| ENDEL | ENDEL | IBMAT | IBMAT |
| SOLAL | SOLAL | - | - |
| KINAN | KINAN | - | - |
| TABNO | TABNO | - | - |
| BERIL | BERIL | - | - |
| ATOLA | ATOLA | - | - |
Landing Permit, Handling and Fuel Support
If your aircraft will land in Madagascar for passenger movement, technical stop, crew rest, cargo handling or fuel uplift, Permit2Fly can coordinate landing permit, ground handling, parking, supervision and fuel support.
Why Choose Permit2Fly?
- 24/7 permit coordination
- Support for urgent and short-notice flights
- Landing, fuel and ground handling coordination
- Route and schedule revision support
- Regional Africa and Indian Ocean flight support coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an overflight permit required for Madagascar?
Yes. Foreign operators normally require prior overflight clearance before entering Madagascar airspace.
How long does Madagascar permit approval take?
Standard processing is usually 24 to 48 working hours with complete aircraft, route and schedule details.
What is the main airport in Madagascar?
Antananarivo Ivato International Airport is the main international airport. Its ICAO code is FMMI and IATA code is TNR.
Can urgent permits be arranged?
Urgent flights may be coordinated subject to authority approval and availability of complete documents.
Can Permit2Fly arrange handling and fuel?
Yes. Permit2Fly can arrange ground handling, parking, supervision, fuel and operational support at Madagascar airports.