Palm Beach Weather
Current conditions
updated 4 min ago- Sky
- Drizzle
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Calm S wind
- Rain
- Rain possible
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:56
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Palm Beach area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Palm Beach area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Palm Beach
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Palm Beach water aerodrome
Palm Beach Seaplane Base (VR-MDI) serves Palm Beach in Lhaviyani Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 1 platform for passenger transfer. It lies about 142 km (77 nm) from Malé, roughly 55 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Madhiriguraidhoo.
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 Palm Beach?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Palm Beach takes roughly 55 minutes, covering about 142 km (77 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Palm Beach?
- Seaplane transfers to Palm Beach are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
- What is the weather like at Palm Beach right now?
- Current conditions at Palm Beach — 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Palm Beach is RGMG, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 004 at 75 NM.
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