3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Staff are professional, friendly, and helpful, making arrivals and departures comfortable and stress-free.”
Hafiz Syed Shahid Mohiuddin5★ on Google
Airports / Maldives / GAN
Large airport · GAN
Gan International Airport.
Gan, Maldives · 6 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
338 ratings
0
Operators based
6
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gan, MaldivesELEV 6 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
338
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Field elevation
feet above sea level
72
Nearest alternate
nm to KDM
Field standing
#1 / 7
Maldives airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 338 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated Maldives fields.
72 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM).
Overview
Located in Gan, Maldives, Gan International Airport (VRMG / GAN) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 6 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GAN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM, 72 nm), Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO, 155 nm), and Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM, 251 nm). The field has a single 12,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GAN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Addu City and Gan Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GAN to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s a convenient gateway to Addu City with efficient services and a calm atmosphere.”
Hafiz Syed Shahid Mohiuddin5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are professional, friendly, and helpful, making arrivals and departures comfortable and stress-free.”
Hafiz Syed Shahid Mohiuddin5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Gan International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VRMG
IATA
GAN
FAA / Local
VRMG
Elevation
6 ft
Coordinates
0.6930° S · 73.1526° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Maldives fields
state range 2–6 ft
At 6 ft, GAN sits lower than 0% of the 7 Maldives fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,000 ft
- 10/2812,000 ft × 165 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,000 ft
GAN's 12,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 72nmKDMKaadedhdhoo AirportHuvadhu Atoll
- 155nmKDOKadhdhoo AirportKadhdhoo
- 251nmVAMVilla International Airport MaamigiliMaamigili
- 294nmMLEVelana International AirportMalé
- 391nmNMFMaafaru International AirportNoonu Atoll
- 400nmNKWNaval Support Facility Diego GarciaDiego Garcia
Location
Open the full mapVRMG · Gan International Airport · Gan, Maldives
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GAN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,679 nm | 15h 56m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,573 nm | 18h 1m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,653 nm | 18h 12m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,810 nm | 18h 34m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,886 nm | 18h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 8,000 nm | 19h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 8,125 nm | 19h 18m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 8,222 nm | 19h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GAN?
- Gan International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GAN?
- Gan International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GAN?
- The closest alternate is Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM), about 72 nm away, followed by Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) at 155 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GAN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 15h 56m (6,679 nm), Honolulu about 18h 1m (7,573 nm), Boston about 18h 12m (7,653 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.