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Weather Briefing
VFRMaafaru International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (260°) at 8 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.
This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
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7,218 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | 0° |
↑ 7.5 kt
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↔ 2.7 kt
20° angle
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Maafaru International Airport - Airport Information
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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.
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