Malé International Airport

VRMM / MLE

Malé, MV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

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Weather Source: Malé International Airport (VRMM)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7 kt
70°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VRMM 042300Z 07007KT 4000 HZ FEW019 SCT280 27/23 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
SCT 28,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,906 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
28,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,006 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6 ft)
Pressure Alt
104 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,545 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VRMM 041700Z 0418/0524 06008KT 4000 HZ FEW018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
IFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RMM
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
11,155 ft 197 ft ASP 179°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VRMM

3,794 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.3%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
17.3%
LIFR
1.2%

Malé International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.9°C (range: 24°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
13.1%
E
29.6%
SE
0.6%
S
0.5%
SW
6.3%
W
25.3%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.9°C
Range: 24°C to 33°C
24°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,794 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Malé International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VRMM
IATA Code: MLE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Malé
Country: MV
Latitude: 4.191830°
Longitude: 73.529099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Malé International Airport

Overview

Malé International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for the Maldives, located on Hulhulé Island in the capital city of Malé. Situated at a low elevation of 6 ft mean sea level, the airport is critical for supporting tourism and transportation in this island nation. As a large airport, it handles significant international and regional air traffic serving the Maldivian archipelago.

Flying Conditions

The airport's proximity to the equator results in consistent tropical maritime weather conditions with minimal seasonal temperature variation. Pilots should anticipate potential challenges from tropical maritime environments, including periodic thunderstorm activity and potential reduced visibility during monsoon seasons. The low elevation and island location suggest potential wind shear and rapid weather changes that require careful monitoring.

Notable Features

Malé International Airport features a single runway (18/36) measuring 11,155 feet constructed with asphalt pavement. The airport's island location means surrounding terrain is extremely flat with ocean environments on all sides, providing minimal terrain interference but requiring precise navigation techniques. The geographic position presents unique challenges related to oceanic approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

The runway orientation (18/36) suggests north-south approach and departure vectors are standard. Given the airport's low elevation and island setting, pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions and prepare for precise navigation techniques. Standard instrument approach procedures will be critical due to the maritime environment and limited surrounding terrain references.

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

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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.