Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Weather
The sky's in monochrome, the reef isn't — colors pop underwater regardless.
Current conditions
updated just now- Sky
- Cloudy
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Moderate NW wind
- Rain
- No rain expected
- Lagoon
- Gentle
- UV index
- Very high (8)
- Sunset
- 18:22
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Sun Siyam Vilu Reef area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Sun Siyam Vilu Reef area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Live tidal data
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Sun Siyam Vilu Reef water aerodrome
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Seaplane Base (VR-VLR) serves Sun Siyam Vilu Reef on Meedhuffushi in Dhaalu Atoll. It lies about 145 km (78 nm) from Malé, roughly 55 minutes by seaplane. Its MNATS local location indicator is RMMF, and it lies on the MLE VOR radial 206 at 79 NM.
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 those conditions live, refreshed every 15 minutes from MMS, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
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 still vary day to day, so the live outlook above is a better guide than the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the seaplane flight from Malé to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef takes roughly 55 minutes, covering about 145 km (78 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- What is the weather like at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef right now?
- Current conditions at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef — 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 Sun Siyam Vilu Reef 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 Sun Siyam Vilu Reef 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 Sun Siyam Vilu Reef?
- The MNATS local location indicator (LLI code) for Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is RMMF, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 206 at 79 NM.