Maafaru International Airport Weather
Current conditions
updated 9 min ago- Sky
- Rain
- Temperature
- 27°C
- Wind
- Moderate NE wind
- Rain
- Rain likely
- Lagoon
- Light chop
- UV today
- Moderate (5)
- Sunset
- 17:46
- MMS alerts
- 1 active
- Alert white
General outlook for the Maafaru International Airport area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Maafaru International Airport area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Maafaru International Airport
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Maafaru International Airport
Maafaru International Airport (VRDA) serves Maafaru International Airport on Maafaru in Noonu Atoll. It lies about 181 km (98 nm) from Malé, roughly 50 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 Maafaru International Airport?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Maafaru International Airport takes roughly 50 minutes, covering about 181 km (98 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- What is the weather like at Maafaru International Airport right now?
- Current conditions at Maafaru International Airport — 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 Maafaru International Airport 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 Maafaru International Airport 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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