International hub · Hulhule Island, Maldives

Male (Ibrahim Nasir)/Velana International

VRMMMLE
Elevation
6 ft
Coordinates
4°12′N 73°32′E
Local time
Indian/Maldives

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Field information

VRMM runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Male (Ibrahim Nasir)/Velana International (VRMM/MLE) has one runway, 18/36, 11,155 ft (3,400 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VRMM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Indian/Maldives

  • Country

    Maldives

    MV

  • Municipality

    Malé

  • Elevation

    6 ft

  • Position

    4.1918, 73.5291

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · VRMM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/3611,155 ft (3,400 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VRMM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Male (Ibrahim Nasir)/Velana International (VRMM / MLE) in Hulhule Island, Maldives, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VRMM is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VRMM

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VRMM

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VRMM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VRMM

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VRMM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VRMM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VRMM: 4° 11′ 31″ N 73° 31′ 45″ E; elevation 6 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Hulhule Island

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Hulhule Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VRMM.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VRMM

    Support for freighter operations into VRMM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VRMM sits in the network

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Operating into VRMM?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Male (Ibrahim Nasir)/Velana International — one desk for the whole trip.

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