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Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport

Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar

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Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport

Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar
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Remote gateway serving western Madagascar's Tsiribihina region.

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Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar
Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (IATA: BMD, ICAO: FMML) is a small domestic airport located in the town of Belo sur Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. It serves as an essential air link for a community that is difficult to reach overland due to the region's challenging terrain and limited road infrastructure. The airport primarily handles light aircraft and regional turboprop services connecting Belo sur Tsiribihina to Antananarivo and other Malagasy destinations. It plays a key role in supporting local commerce, tourism related to the nearby Tsiribihina River, and access to the Bemaraha Tsingy UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Terminals
The airport has a single basic terminal building with minimal passenger facilities typical of rural Malagasy domestic airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Belo sur Tsiribihina consists primarily of taxi-brousse (bush taxis) and private vehicle hire.
Airlines here
Air Madagascar and smaller regional carriers such as Tsaradia have operated services at this airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves as a critical access point for the Bemaraha Tsingy UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›The Tsiribihina River near the town is a popular tourist destination for canoe expeditions.
  • ›Road access to Belo sur Tsiribihina is extremely limited, making air transport vital for the region.
  • ›The airport handles low passenger volumes typical of a remote domestic Malagasy airfield.
  • ›The runway is unpaved, suited to light and turboprop aircraft operations.
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Gateway to the wild western heartland of Madagascar's river country

Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport serves the small riverside town of Belo sur Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar, situated along the Tsiribihina River. It functions as a regional airstrip connecting this remote community to larger Malagasy cities, supporting tourism to nearby Tsingy de Bemaraha and river expedition routes. The airport plays a vital role in a region where road access remains difficult and seasonal flooding can isolate communities.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling all arrivals and departures for regional propeller aircraft.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi-brousse (bush taxi) shared minibuses to town
  • Private taxi hire arranged locally
  • 4WD vehicle rental through local tour operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Chez Maggie
  • Belo Lodge
  • Local guesthouses in Belo sur Tsiribihina town centre
Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small size. Visitors will find basic Malagasy restaurants and snack stalls in Belo sur Tsiribihina town offering rice-based local dishes, zebu meat, and fresh river fish. It is advisable to carry snacks and water for the journey, as options near the airstrip are extremely limited.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight the day before departure as schedules on this route can change with little notice.
  • Carry sufficient Malagasy Ariary cash as ATMs are not available in Belo sur Tsiribihina.
  • Arrange onward transport to Tsingy de Bemaraha in advance through your hotel or a local tour operator.
  • Pack light as small regional aircraft on this route have strict baggage weight limits.

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Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport is an airport serving Belo sur Tsiribihina, in the Toliara Province of Madagascar. It is located on the west coast of the island, west of the capital Antananarivo.

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