JW Marriott Vagaru Weather

VR-VGUVR-JWMRCVGMLE R353 / 114 NMShaviyani AtollOperated by Trans Maldivian Airways

Current conditions

updated 8 min ago
Sky
Drizzle
Temperature
28°C
Wind
Moderate W wind
Rain
Rain likely
Lagoon
Light chop
UV today
High (8)
Sunset
18:02
MMS alerts
None active

General outlook for the JW Marriott Vagaru area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.

7-day outlook

Today · 24 Sept
Thunderstorms
28° / 26°
97% rain · fresh wind
Fri · 25 Sept
Thunderstorms
29° / 26°
89% rain · fresh wind
Sat · 26 Sept
Drizzle
29° / 27°
73% rain · fresh wind
Sun · 27 Sept
Showers
30° / 26°
68% rain · fresh wind
Mon · 28 Sept
Drizzle
30° / 28°
56% rain · light wind
Tue · 29 Sept
Drizzle
28° / 27°
57% rain · light wind
Wed · 30 Sept
Drizzle
29° / 27°
43% rain · light wind

Daily outlook for the JW Marriott Vagaru area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.

Pilot data for JW Marriott Vagaru

  • Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
  • Runway bearings & platform layout
  • Modelled tide levels
  • Sea state at the aerodrome
  • Precipitation & METAR reports
  • Hazards & OLS zones

About JW Marriott Vagaru water aerodrome

JW Marriott Vagaru Seaplane Base (VR-VGU) serves JW Marriott Vagaru on Vagaru in Shaviyani Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. It lies about 214 km (116 nm) from Malé, roughly 75 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as JW Marriott Maldives Resort and Spa.

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 JW Marriott Vagaru?
The seaplane flight from Malé to JW Marriott Vagaru takes roughly 75 minutes, covering about 214 km (116 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
Who operates seaplane transfers to JW Marriott Vagaru?
Seaplane transfers to JW Marriott Vagaru are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
What is the weather like at JW Marriott Vagaru right now?
Current conditions at JW Marriott Vagaru — 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 JW Marriott Vagaru 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 JW Marriott Vagaru 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 JW Marriott Vagaru?
The local location indicator (LLI code) for JW Marriott Vagaru is RCVG, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 353 at 114 NM.

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