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Maafaru International Airport · Noonu Atoll

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 9,350 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Maafaru International Airport (VRDA), located in Noonu Atoll, Maldives. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Maafaru International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VRDA / NMF
Municipality
Noonu Atoll
Country
Region
MV-25 — Noonu Atoll
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
6 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 9,350 ft / 2,850 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 06
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VRMH
Hanimaadhoo Airport
108 km / 58 nm
VRMM
Malé International Airport
181 km / 98 nm
VRMV
Villa International Airport Maamigili
270 km / 146 nm
VRMK
Kadhdhoo Airport
440 km / 238 nm
VOTVILS
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
482 km / 260 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026