Nika Island Weather
Current conditions
updated 8 min ago- Sky
- Sunny
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Calm W wind
- Rain
- Rain possible
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 18:00
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Nika Island area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Nika Island area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Nika Island
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Nika Island water aerodrome
Nika Island Seaplane Base (VR-NIK) serves Nika Island in Alifu Alifu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. The aerodrome has 2 platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 85 km (46 nm) from Malé, roughly 35 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Nika Island 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 Nika Island?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Nika Island takes roughly 35 minutes, covering about 85 km (46 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Nika Island?
- Seaplane transfers to Nika Island are operated by Manta Air.
- What is the weather like at Nika Island right now?
- Current conditions at Nika Island — 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 Nika Island 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 Nika Island 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 Nika Island?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Nika Island is RIKF, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 271 at 46 NM.
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