
General aviation · Ifuru Island, Maldives
Ifuru
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°42′N 73°02′E
- Local time
- Indian/Maldives
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Field information
VREI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Indian/Maldives
Country
Maldives
MV
Municipality
Ifuru Island
Elevation
20 ft
Position
5.7083, 73.0250
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VREI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ifuru (VREI / IFU) in Ifuru Island, Maldives, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VREI is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VREI
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Maldives
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Maldives. Applicable permit lead times for Maldives are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Maldives are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at VREI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VREI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VREI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VREI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VREI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VREI: 5° 42′ 30″ N 73° 1′ 30″ E; elevation 20 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Ifuru Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ifuru Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VREI.
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Cargo Operations at VREI
Support for freighter operations into VREI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VREI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- VRDAMaafaru InternationalMaafaru Atoll, Maldives27 NM076°→
- VRMDDharavandhoo IslandDharavandhoo Island, Maldives34 NM169°→
- VRMHHanimaadhoo InternationalHanimaadhoo Isl, Maldives63 NM008°→
- VRMMMale (Ibrahim Nasir)/Velana InternationalHulhule Island, Maldives96 NM162°→
- VRMVVilla International Maamigili IslandMaamigli Isl, Maldives135 NM185°→
- VRMUDhaaluKudahuvadhoo Island, Maldives183 NM183°→
Operating into VREI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ifuru — one desk for the whole trip.