Velana International Airport (MLE): Codes, Runways & Location
Velana International Airport (IATA: MLE · ICAO: VRMM) is a large airport serving Malé, Maldives. It lies at 4.1918° N, 73.5291° E, 6 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Velana International Airport
Velana International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Malé in Maldives. It is identified by the IATA code MLE and the ICAO code VRMM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Velana International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) about 111 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 ≈ 3,400 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Velana International Airport
Where is Velana International Airport located?
Velana International Airport is located in Malé, Maldives. Its coordinates are 4.1918° N, 73.5291° E.
What is the airport code for Velana International Airport?
Velana International Airport has an IATA code of MLE and an ICAO code of VRMM.
How long is the runway at Velana International Airport?
Velana International Airport's longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Velana International Airport have?
Velana International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Velana International Airport a major airport?
Velana International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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