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Large airportScheduled service

Maafaru International Airport

IATA NMFICAO VRDA🇲🇻 Noonu Atoll
Coordinates
5.8174°N, 73.4684°E
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MV-25
Time zone
Maldives(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:48

About 12h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Maafaru International Airport

Maafaru International Airport is an international airport located on Maafaru, one of the islands of the Noonu Atoll in Maldives. It was officially opened on 1 December 2019. As of 2024, the airport serves both domestic and international services.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VRDA

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 249,350 ft / 2,850 m148 ftAsphaltLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MAAFARU CTRClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
MALE FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Maldives airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Maafaru International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Maafaru International Airport?

The ICAO code for Maafaru International Airport is VRDA, and its IATA code is NMF.

Where is Maafaru International Airport located?

Maafaru International Airport is large airport located in Noonu Atoll, Maldives, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Maafaru International Airport have?

Maafaru International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,350 ft / 2,850 m.

What time zone is Maafaru International Airport in?

Maafaru International Airport is in the Indian/Maldives time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Maafaru International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Maafaru International Airport is approximately 2.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Maafaru International Airport?

The nearest airport to Maafaru International Airport is Madivaru Airport (LMV), about 22.4 nm to the ssw, followed by Funadhoo Airport and Ifuru Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Maafaru International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.