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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Madagascar",
    "addressLocality": "Miandrivazo"
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  "airlines": [
    "Madagascar Airlines",
    "Charter operators"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "25 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Miandrivazo",
  "code": "ZVA",
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  "connection_tips": "Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) is a small domestic facility in western Madagascar, primarily serving as the gateway for Tsiribihina River tours. Ground logistics should be pre-arranged, as there is no reliable public transit or taxi service at the terminal. Security and passenger processing follow Malagasy domestic standards but are generally more informal and faster than at larger hubs. The airport consists of a single, minimalist building that handles all passenger functions, including check-in and baggage collection. Due to the region's extreme heat, carry plenty of water for any wait.\n\nThis compact layout ensures that the transition from the aircraft to your onward guide or vehicle is immediate, with no need for shuttles or long walks. Always maintain communication with Madagascar Airlines or your charter provider. If you are arriving from an international location, you must clear customs and immigration at Ivato International (TNR) before your domestic flight to Miandrivazo. All travelers must present valid identification, and luggage is subject to basic screening.\n\nIt is recommended to allow 90 minutes for the check-in process to account for manual administrative procedures. As the airport does not host scheduled international flights, connections here typically involve transitioning between regional turboprops\u2014usually arriving from Antananarivo (TNR) or Morondava (MOQ)\u2014and local ground or river transport. Most visitors coordinate with their river tour operator or a private driver for transport into the town or to the river docks. Be aware that regional flight schedules in Madagascar are frequently adjusted due to weather or operational needs, so always confirm your flight status on the day of travel.",
  "country": "Madagascar",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MGA",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Miandrivazo is the gateway to the Tsiribihina at this airport.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Miandrivazo+Airport",
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "ZVA",
  "icao": "FMMN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -19.562,
  "layover_planner_info": "No significant amenities; plan ground transport ahead.",
  "longitude": 45.458,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 25,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Coordinate with airline/operator.",
  "name": "Miandrivazo Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TNR",
      "name": "Antananarivo Ivato International"
    },
    {
      "code": "BMD",
      "name": "Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WML",
      "name": "Malaimbandy Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WTS",
      "name": "Tsiroanomandidy Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) is a specialized regional aviation facility located in the Menabe Region of western Madagascar. Situated near the town of Miandrivazo, the airport serves as an essential gateway for adventure travelers and environmental researchers. The town itself is famous for being the 'hottest place in Madagascar' due to its low elevation and surrounding hills that limit wind circulation, with temperatures frequently reaching well above 30\u00b0C (86\u00b0F).\n\nThe airport's primary significance lies in its role as the starting point for the world-renowned Tsiribihina River tours. Most visitors arrive at ZVA to begin a multi-day descent of the river by motorized boat or traditional pirogue, an excursion that offers unparalleled opportunities to observe Madagascar's unique wildlife, including lemurs and chameleons. This tourism activity is a vital component of the local economy, and the airfield provides the most efficient means for travelers to reach this remote starting point from the national capital, Antananarivo.\n\nInfrastructure at Miandrivazo features a single asphalt runway, designated 16/34, measuring approximately 1,100 meters in length. The facility is equipped to handle light regional aircraft and private charters commonly utilized by Madagascar Airlines and specialized tour operators. While it lacks the high-tech navigational aids of larger hubs, the airfield provides essential ground handling and supervisor services, ensuring a reliable operational environment during the peak dry season from April to October.\n\nPassenger facilities at the airfield are minimalist and reflect its current status as a functional regional outpost. There is no formal terminal building with standard commercial amenities; instead, operations are managed from a basic administrative building that provides essential shelter. Travelers are strongly advised to coordinate their onward ground transportation and river tour guides in advance, as local transport services are limited and often require pre-arrangement. The facility remains a quiet but indispensable pillar of Madagascar's adventure tourism infrastructure, facilitating deep exploration into the heart of the Menabe wilderness.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miandrivazo_Airport"
}