Robinson Noonu Weather
Current conditions
updated 16 min ago- Sky
- Drizzle
- Temperature
- 28°C
- Wind
- Moderate W wind
- Rain
- Rain likely
- Lagoon
- Light chop
- UV today
- High (8)
- Sunset
- 18:00
- MMS alerts
- 1 active
- Alert white
General outlook for the Robinson Noonu area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Robinson Noonu area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Robinson Noonu
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Robinson Noonu water aerodrome
Robinson Noonu Seaplane Base (VR-ORI) serves Robinson Noonu on Orivaru in Noonu Atoll. It lies about 181 km (98 nm) from Malé, roughly 65 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 Robinson Noonu?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Robinson Noonu takes roughly 65 minutes, covering about 181 km (98 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- What is the weather like at Robinson Noonu right now?
- Current conditions at Robinson Noonu — 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 Robinson Noonu 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 Robinson Noonu 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 Robinson Noonu?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Robinson Noonu is RDOR, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 354 at 96 NM.
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