Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome Weather
Current conditions
updated 17 min ago- Sky
- Drizzle
- Temperature
- 27°C
- Wind
- Light S wind, gusty
- Rain
- Rain possible
- Lagoon
- Gentle
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:59
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome
Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome (VRMU) serves Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome on Kudahuvadhoo in Dhaalu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Dhaalu Airport Holdings Pvt.Ltd. The aerodrome has 1 platform for passenger transfer. It lies about 184 km (99 nm) from Malé, roughly 65 minutes by seaplane.
Like all water aerodromes in the Maldives, operations are daytime VFR only, and conditions on the water — wind, sea state, and tide — decide whether a departure or arrival is comfortable, marginal, or off. Seavion tracks wind and sea state live, refreshed every 15 minutes from MMS, METAR, and marine forecast sources, with modelled tide levels alongside.
Seaplane travel here follows the Maldives' two monsoon seasons. The northeast monsoon (iruvai, roughly December to April) generally brings drier, calmer weather, while the southwest monsoon (hulhangu, roughly May to November) tends to be wetter with stronger winds. Conditions vary day to day.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the seaplane flight from Malé to Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome takes roughly 65 minutes, covering about 184 km (99 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome?
- Seaplane transfers to Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome are operated by Dhaalu Airport Holdings Pvt.Ltd.
- What is the weather like at Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome right now?
- Current conditions at Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome — sky, temperature, wind, lagoon state, UV, and any active MMS alerts — are shown live at the top of this page, refreshed every 15 minutes from Maldives Meteorological Service, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
- Do seaplanes fly to Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome in bad weather?
- Seaplanes operate daytime VFR only. Wind, sea state, and visibility on the water decide whether a transfer runs, is delayed, or is held. Any active MMS weather alerts for Dhaalu Airport Water Aerodrome are shown live above.
- What time do seaplanes stop flying?
- Seaplanes fly in daylight, roughly 06:00 to 18:00 local time. Exact schedules are set by each operator and adjusted for the day's conditions.
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