VRMH · HAQ

Hanimaadhoo International Airport

Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Haa Dhaalu AtollElevation 4 ftLarge airport

CURRENT STATUS

VFR26 min old

Ceiling 12,000 ft, visibility 10 SM, towering cumulus.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

VFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

260@10

steady

VISIBILITY

10 SM

16.1 km

CEILING

12,000 ft

lowest BKN/OVC

DENSITY ALT

1,877 ft

+1,873 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0800Z (1:00 PM local) · 26 min old

VRMH is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 10 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 12,000 feet AGL. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (FEW017TCU).

WIND

260° at 10 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

10 statute miles

16.1 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

Ceiling 12,000 ft

Lowest broken or overcast layer.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

30°C / 26°C

86°F / 79°F. 4°C spread.

ALTIMETER

29.83 inHg

1010.2 hPa, near standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

TCU

Towering cumulus reported (FEW017TCU).

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0500Z (10:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (5:00 PM local)

VRMH forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Worst period is 06Z to 12Z with MVFR possible (CB). Best period is 12Z to 12Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

MVFR

VFR

0600Z11:00 AM1200Z5:00 PM1800Z11:00 PM0000Z5:00 AM0600Z11:00 AM1200Z5:00 PM

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Towering cumulus reported (FEW017TCU).

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 260° at 10 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 12,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

1 runway · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

25 kt

30 kt

35 kt

40 kt

45 kt

50 kt

65 kt

75 kt

100 kt

105 kt

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

260° at 10 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 216 kt headwind · 8 kt crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

6 kt

CROSS

8 kt R

BEST

HEAD

6 kt tail

CROSS

8 kt L

X-WIND

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail

03/21

Dimensions

8,087 x 148 ft

Surface

ASP

Lighting

Lighted

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

1,877 ft

Pressure altitude

94 ft

Field elevation

4 ft MSL

Temperature

30°C (86°F)

Dewpoint

26°C (79°F)

Altimeter

29.83 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

1326Z 6:26 PM

Sunrise

0100Z 6:00 AM

Loggable night

1348Z (6:48 PM local) → 0038Z (5:38 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

1326Z (6:26 PM local) → 0100Z (6:00 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

1426Z (7:26 PM local) → 0000Z (5:00 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

Hanimaadhoo International Airport is in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Field elevation 4 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

UseScheduled service

TypeLarge airport

Airline serviceYes

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAVRMH / HAQ

RegionHaa Dhaalu Atoll

CountryMaldives

Coordinates6.7432, 73.1671

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Control towerTowered

FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.1

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

VRBK Kulhudhuffushi Airport

9 NM SW

VRAH Hoarafushi Airport

21 NM NW

FND Funadhoo Airport

36 NM S

MV-0007 Robinson Club Noonu Seaplane Base

57 NM S

VRDA Maafaru International Airport

58 NM S

VREI Ifuru Airport

63 NM S

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Wikipedia

↗VRMH on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does VRMH have a METAR?

Yes. VRMH has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does VRMH have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for VRMH; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at VRMH?

VRMH sits at 4 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VRMH?

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.