Madifushi Weather

VR-MDFRKMDMLE R177 / 68 NMMeemu AtollOperated by Maldivian

Current conditions

updated 3 min ago
Sky
Cloudy
Temperature
27°C
Wind
Light W wind
Rain
Rain possible
Lagoon
Gentle
UV today
Very high (9)
Sunset
17:59
MMS alerts
None active

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

7-day outlook

Today · 27 Sept
Showers
28° / 27°
54% rain · light wind
Mon · 28 Sept
Showers
28° / 26°
75% rain · moderate wind
Tue · 29 Sept
Showers
28° / 26°
67% rain · moderate wind
Wed · 30 Sept
Showers
29° / 26°
63% rain · light wind
Thu · 1 Oct
Drizzle
28° / 27°
28% rain · light wind
Fri · 2 Oct
Sunny
29° / 28°
25% rain · calm wind
Sat · 3 Oct
Drizzle
29° / 27°
46% rain · light wind

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

Pilot data for Madifushi

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

About Madifushi water aerodrome

Madifushi Seaplane Base (VR-MDF) serves Madifushi in Meemu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Maldivian. It lies about 124 km (67 nm) from Malé, roughly 50 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Madifushi Private Island.

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 Madifushi?
The seaplane flight from Malé to Madifushi takes roughly 50 minutes, covering about 124 km (67 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
Who operates seaplane transfers to Madifushi?
Seaplane transfers to Madifushi are operated by Maldivian.
What is the weather like at Madifushi right now?
Current conditions at Madifushi — 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 Madifushi 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 Madifushi 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 Madifushi?
The local location indicator (LLI code) for Madifushi is RKMD, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 177 at 68 NM.

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