
General aviation · Dharavandhoo Island, Maldives
Dharavandhoo Island
- Elevation
- 6 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°09′N 73°08′E
- Local time
- Indian/Maldives
Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
VRMD 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
Baa Atoll
Elevation
6 ft
Position
5.1561, 73.1302
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VRMD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Dharavandhoo Island (VRMD / DRV) in Dharavandhoo Island, Maldives, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VRMD 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 VRMD
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 VRMD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VRMD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VRMD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VRMD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VRMD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VRMD: 5° 9′ 22″ N 73° 7′ 49″ E; elevation 6 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Dharavandhoo Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Dharavandhoo Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VRMD.
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Cargo Operations at VRMD
Support for freighter operations into VRMD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VRMD sits in the network
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Operating into VRMD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Dharavandhoo Island — one desk for the whole trip.