Gan International Airport

VRMG / GAN

Gan, MV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VRMG 041900Z 00000KT 9000 FEW018 SCT280 24/23 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 28,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,806 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
28,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,006 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6 ft)
Pressure Alt
44 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,125 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VRMG 041700Z 0418/0524 VRB02KT 9000 FEW018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 9 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RMG
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 12,000 ft 165 ft CON 99°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
99° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VRMG

3,745 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
0%

Gan International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 79 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.5°C (range: 23°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 79 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.5%
NE
17.1%
E
4.9%
SE
1%
S
3.5%
SW
8.3%
W
23.9%
NW
19.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.5°C
Range: 23°C to 32°C
23°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,745 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VRMG
IATA Code: GAN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Gan
Country: MV
Latitude: -0.692694°
Longitude: 73.151557°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 165 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Gan International Airport

Overview

Gan International Airport serves the Maldives, located on Gan Island in Addu Atoll. As a medium-sized airport at only 6 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in this remote Indian Ocean archipelago. The airport's single runway (10/28) spans an impressive 12,000 feet, capable of handling significant aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Gan is predominantly VFR, with 86.7% of observations indicating clear conditions. Winds consistently blow from the west (270°) at an average of 8.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 28.5°C, with a narrow range between 23°C and 32°C, creating consistently predictable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and island location suggest minimal terrain interference and straightforward approach geometries. Its geographical position in the Maldives provides strategic maritime and regional connectivity. The long 12,000-foot concrete runway enables diverse aircraft types to operate comfortably with substantial landing and takeoff margins.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and a modest average crosswind of just 4.4 knots. September through November represent the optimal VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect consistently high visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and essentially zero instances of restricted visibility or fog.

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.