Velaa Private Island Weather
Current conditions
updated 14 min ago- Sky
- Partly cloudy
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Calm NW wind
- Rain
- Rain possible
- Lagoon
- Calm
- UV today
- Very high (9)
- Sunset
- 17:57
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Velaa Private Island area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Velaa Private Island area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Velaa Private Island
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Modelled tide levels
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Velaa Private Island water aerodrome
Velaa Private Island Seaplane Base (VR-VPI) serves Velaa Private Island on Fushivelaa varu in Noonu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 4 platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 186 km (100 nm) from Malé, roughly 65 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Velaa Private Island Maldives.
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 Velaa Private Island?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Velaa Private Island takes roughly 65 minutes, covering about 186 km (100 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Velaa Private Island?
- Seaplane transfers to Velaa Private Island are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
- What is the weather like at Velaa Private Island right now?
- Current conditions at Velaa Private Island — 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 Velaa Private Island 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 Velaa Private Island 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 Velaa Private Island?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Velaa Private Island is RDFV, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 352 at 99 NM.
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