Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi Weather
The sky's in monochrome, the reef isn't — colors pop underwater regardless.
Current conditions
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- Cloudy
- Temperature
- 29°C
- Wind
- Moderate W wind
- Rain
- No rain expected
- Lagoon
- Light chop
- UV index
- Very high (8)
- Sunset
- 18:22
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Live tidal data
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi water aerodrome
Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi Seaplane Base (VR-ITH) serves Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi on Ithaafushi in Kaafu Atoll. It lies about 26 km (14 nm) from Malé, roughly 20 minutes by seaplane. Its MNATS local location indicator is RHIT, and it lies on the MLE VOR radial 219 at 14 NM. Its current resort name in the MNATS manual is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi.
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 Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi takes roughly 20 minutes, covering about 26 km (14 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- What is the weather like at Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi right now?
- Current conditions at Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi — 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 Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi 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 Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi 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 Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi?
- The MNATS local location indicator (LLI code) for Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi is RHIT, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 219 at 14 NM.