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VRMG/GAN METAR & TAF Gan International Airport

Gan, Addu AtollElevation 6 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR37 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
280@11
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,067 ft
+2,061 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0700Z (12:00 PM local) · 37 min old

VRMG is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 11 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW018CB).

WIND
280° at 11 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW017 FEW018CB SCT260
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
32°C / 27°C
90°F / 81°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.88 inHg
1011.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW018CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT CB

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (4:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (11:00 AM local)

VRMG forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 06Z with MVFR possible (CB). Best period is 06Z to 06Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

MVFR
VFR
0000Z5:00 AM0600Z11:00 AM1200Z5:00 PM1800Z11:00 PM0000Z5:00 AM0600Z11:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW018CB).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 280° at 11 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1028 280°280°11 kt280°280° 11280°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
280° at 11 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 2811 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
28
HEAD
11 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
10
HEAD
11 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
12,000 x 165 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,067 ft
Pressure altitude
46 ft
Field elevation
6 ft MSL
Temperature
32°C (90°F)
Dewpoint
27°C (81°F)
Altimeter
29.88 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1255Z 5:55 PM
Sunrise
0047Z 5:47 AM
Loggable night
1316Z (6:16 PM local) → 0026Z (5:26 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1255Z (5:55 PM local) → 0047Z (5:47 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1355Z (6:55 PM local) → 2347Z (4:47 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gan International Airport is in Gan, Addu Atoll. Field elevation 6 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVRMG / GAN
RegionAddu Atoll
CountryMaldives
Coordinates-0.6930, 73.1526
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.1
GAN TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

VRMF Fuvahmulah Airport
29 NM NE
MV-0012 Faresmaathoda Airport
53 NM N
VRQM Maavaarulaa Airport
66 NM N
VRMT Kaadedhdhoo Airport
72 NM N
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗VRMG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VRMG have a METAR?
Yes. VRMG has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VRMG have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for VRMG; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at VRMG?
VRMG sits at 6 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VRMG?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.