Maafaru International Airport

VRDA / NMF

Noonu Atoll, MV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

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Currently using: VRMH
Weather Source: Hanimaadhoo Airport (VRMH)
Distance: 58nm / 108km from VRDA

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VRMH 042300Z VRB01KT 9999 FEW018 27/24 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,806 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VRMH 041700Z 0418/0524 03004KT 9999 FEW018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RDA
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 7,218 ft 148 ft Asphalt No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Maafaru International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VRDA
IATA Code: NMF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Noonu Atoll
Country: MV
Latitude: 5.818394°
Longitude: 73.469181°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Maafaru International Airport

Overview

Maafaru International Airport serves the Noonu Atoll region in the Maldives, providing critical aviation infrastructure for this island archipelago. Located at coordinates 5.818394, 73.469181, the airport represents an important medium-sized transportation hub for regional connectivity in the Maldivian island chain.

Flying Conditions

As an airport situated at a low elevation of 6 ft mean sea level, Maafaru experiences typical tropical maritime weather conditions characteristic of the Maldives. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime influences including variable winds and occasional tropical precipitation patterns that can impact visibility and approach conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (06/24) measuring 7,218 feet in length, which provides substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographical position in the Noonu Atoll suggests potential for challenging oceanic approach conditions with surrounding water and potentially variable wind vectors.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24's considerable length of 7,218 feet allows for versatile approach options with good margin for safe landings across different aircraft categories. Pilots should carefully assess prevailing wind directions, particularly noting potential crosswind components given the airport's island environment and open maritime surroundings.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.