Andavadoaka Airport
Andavadoaka, Madagascar

Andavadoaka Airport
Remote coastal airstrip serving southwest Madagascar's fishing village.
- ›Andavadoaka is a small fishing village on Madagascar's southwest coast along the Mozambique Channel.
- ›The airport primarily supports ecotourism access to the Velondriake locally managed marine area.
- ›The ICAO and IATA codes are both listed as DVD, which is atypical.
- ›Overland access to Andavadoaka is extremely difficult, making air access critically important.
- ›The airstrip is unpaved and suited only for small light aircraft.
Andavadoaka Airport is a small bush airstrip serving the isolated fishing village of Andavadoaka on Madagascar's southwestern coast. It acts as a vital access point for eco-tourists and researchers visiting the Velondriake Marine Protected Area. The airport has no commercial scheduled services and is primarily used by charter and light aircraft.
- Main Airstrip — A basic unpaved airstrip with minimal facilities, serving light charter aircraft only.
- Private 4x4 vehicle transfers arranged by local lodges
- Boat transfers along the coastline to nearby villages
- Coco Beach Hotel Andavadoaka
- Relais du Krily
- Local guesthouse lodgings in Andavadoaka village
There are no dining facilities at the airstrip itself. The village of Andavadoaka offers simple local restaurants and guesthouses serving fresh seafood and traditional Malagasy cuisine. Visitors are advised to confirm meal arrangements with their accommodation in advance.
- All access is via charter flight; book well in advance through a specialist Madagascar tour operator.
- Bring sufficient cash as there are no ATMs or banking facilities in Andavadoaka.
- Pack light and keep luggage within strict charter weight limits, typically 10–15 kg.
- The best time to visit is April to November to avoid the cyclone season and heavy rains.
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Andavadoaka Airport is an airport in Andavadoaka, a town in the Toliara Province of the Atsimo-Andrefana region of Madagascar. It is located on the west coast of the island, south-west of the capital Antananarivo.
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