Maafaru International Airport (NMF): Codes, Runways & Location
Maafaru International Airport (IATA: NMF · ICAO: VRDA) is a large airport serving Noonu Atoll, Maldives. It lies at 5.8174° N, 73.4684° E, 6 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Maafaru International Airport
Maafaru International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Noonu Atoll in Maldives. It is identified by the IATA code NMF and the ICAO code VRDA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Maafaru International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2850 m (9350 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Madivaru Airport (LMV) about 41 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,850 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maafaru International Airport
Where is Maafaru International Airport located?
Maafaru International Airport is located in Noonu Atoll, Maldives. Its coordinates are 5.8174° N, 73.4684° E.
What is the airport code for Maafaru International Airport?
Maafaru International Airport has an IATA code of NMF and an ICAO code of VRDA.
How long is the runway at Maafaru International Airport?
Maafaru International Airport's longest runway is about 2850 m (9350 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Maafaru International Airport have?
Maafaru International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Maafaru International Airport a major airport?
Maafaru International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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