Manafaru Weather
Current conditions
updated 11 min ago- Sky
- Rain
- Temperature
- 26°C
- Wind
- Light E wind, gusty
- Rain
- Rain likely
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:58
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Manafaru area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Manafaru area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Manafaru
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Manafaru water aerodrome
Manafaru Seaplane Base (VR-MNF) serves Manafaru in Haa Alifu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 2 platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 319 km (172 nm) from Malé, roughly 105 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as JA Manafaru.
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 Manafaru?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Manafaru takes roughly 105 minutes, covering about 319 km (172 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Manafaru?
- Seaplane transfers to Manafaru are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
- What is the weather like at Manafaru right now?
- Current conditions at Manafaru — 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 Manafaru 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 Manafaru 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 Manafaru?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Manafaru is RAMF, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 351 at 170 NM.
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