Raaya by Atmosphere Weather
Current conditions
updated 6 min ago- Sky
- Cloudy
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Calm N wind
- Rain
- No rain expected
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:59
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Raaya by Atmosphere area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Raaya by Atmosphere area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Raaya by Atmosphere
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Raaya by Atmosphere water aerodrome
Raaya by Atmosphere Seaplane Base (VR-RKK) serves Raaya by Atmosphere on Kudakurathu in Raa Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. The aerodrome has 1 platform for passenger transfer. It lies about 164 km (88 nm) from Malé, roughly 60 minutes by seaplane.
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 Raaya by Atmosphere?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Raaya by Atmosphere takes roughly 60 minutes, covering about 164 km (88 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Raaya by Atmosphere?
- Seaplane transfers to Raaya by Atmosphere are operated by Manta Air.
- What is the weather like at Raaya by Atmosphere right now?
- Current conditions at Raaya by Atmosphere — 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 Raaya by Atmosphere 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 Raaya by Atmosphere 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 Raaya by Atmosphere?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Raaya by Atmosphere is REKK, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 343 at 87 NM.
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