Nova Weather
Current conditions
updated 10 min ago- Sky
- Cloudy
- Temperature
- 28°C
- Wind
- Light SW wind, gusty
- Rain
- No rain expected
- Lagoon
- Gentle
- UV today
- Very high (8)
- Sunset
- 18:00
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Nova area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Nova area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Nova
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Nova water aerodrome
Nova Seaplane Base (VR-NOQ) serves Nova on Vakarufalhi in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. The aerodrome has 2 platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 97 km (53 nm) from Malé, roughly 40 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Nova Maldives.
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 Nova?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Nova takes roughly 40 minutes, covering about 97 km (53 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Nova?
- Seaplane transfers to Nova are operated by Manta Air.
- What is the weather like at Nova right now?
- Current conditions at Nova — 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Nova is RUVF, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 228 at 53 NM.
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