Soneva Fushi Weather
Current conditions
updated 11 min ago- Sky
- Partly cloudy
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Light S wind, gusty
- Rain
- No rain expected
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:58
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Soneva Fushi area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Soneva Fushi area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Soneva Fushi
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Soneva Fushi water aerodrome
Soneva Fushi Seaplane Base (VR-FSE) serves Soneva Fushi on Kunfunadhoo Island in Baa Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. The aerodrome has 2 platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 114 km (62 nm) from Malé, roughly 45 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 Soneva Fushi?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Soneva Fushi takes roughly 45 minutes, covering about 114 km (62 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Soneva Fushi?
- Seaplane transfers to Soneva Fushi are operated by Manta Air.
- What is the weather like at Soneva Fushi right now?
- Current conditions at Soneva Fushi — 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 Soneva Fushi 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 Soneva Fushi 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 Soneva Fushi?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Soneva Fushi is RFKU, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 336 at 61 NM.
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