Kudafushi Weather
Current conditions
updated 9 min ago- Sky
- Sunny
- Temperature
- 30°C
- Wind
- Calm SE wind
- Rain
- No rain expected
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:59
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Kudafushi area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Kudafushi area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Kudafushi
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Kudafushi water aerodrome
Kudafushi Seaplane Base (VR-KUF) serves Kudafushi in Raa Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Island Aviation Services Limited. The aerodrome has 1 platform for passenger transfer. It lies about 159 km (86 nm) from Malé, roughly 60 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Kudafushi & 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 Kudafushi?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Kudafushi takes roughly 60 minutes, covering about 159 km (86 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Kudafushi?
- Seaplane transfers to Kudafushi are operated by Island Aviation Services Limited.
- What is the weather like at Kudafushi right now?
- Current conditions at Kudafushi — 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 Kudafushi 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 Kudafushi 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 Kudafushi?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Kudafushi is REKD, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 340 at 84 NM.
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