Eri Maldives Weather
Current conditions
updated 12 min ago- Sky
- Drizzle
- Temperature
- 27°C
- Wind
- Light NW wind, gusty
- Rain
- Rain likely
- Lagoon
- Gentle
- UV today
- Low (2)
- Sunset
- 17:48
- MMS alerts
- 2 active
- Alert white
- Yellow Advisory
General outlook for the Eri Maldives area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Eri Maldives area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Eri Maldives
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Eri Maldives water aerodrome
Eri Maldives Seaplane Base (VR-ERI) serves Eri Maldives on Eriyadhu in Kaafu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. It lies about 46 km (25 nm) from Malé, roughly 15 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 Eri Maldives?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Eri Maldives takes roughly 15 minutes, covering about 46 km (25 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Eri Maldives?
- Seaplane transfers to Eri Maldives are operated by Manta Air.
- What is the weather like at Eri Maldives right now?
- Current conditions at Eri Maldives — 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 Eri Maldives 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 Eri Maldives 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.
- What is the LLI code for Eri Maldives?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Eri Maldives is RHER, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 346 at 24 NM.
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