Airports / Maldives / KDO
Kadhdhoo Airport.
Kadhdhoo, Maldives · 4 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
88 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM).
Overview
Located in Kadhdhoo, Maldives, Kadhdhoo Airport (VRMK / KDO) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 4 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KDO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM, 88 nm), Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM, 105 nm), and Velana International Airport (MLE, 140 nm). The field has a single 4,003-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from KDO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KDO to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
VRMK
IATA
KDO
FAA / Local
VRMK
Elevation
4 ft
Coordinates
1.8592° N · 73.5219° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Maldives fields
state range 2–6 ft
At 4 ft, KDO sits lower than 57% of the 7 Maldives fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,003 ft
- 03/214,003 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,003 ft
KDO's 4,003 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 88nmKDMKaadedhdhoo AirportHuvadhu Atoll
- 105nmVAMVilla International Airport MaamigiliMaamigili
- 140nmMLEVelana International AirportMalé
- 155nmGANGan International AirportGan
- 238nmNMFMaafaru International AirportNoonu Atoll
- 294nmHAQHanimaadhoo International AirportHaa Dhaalu Atoll
Location
Open the full mapVRMK · Kadhdhoo Airport · Kadhdhoo, Maldives
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KDO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,528 nm | 15h 35m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,484 nm | 17h 48m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,535 nm | 17h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,691 nm | 18h 17m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,732 nm | 18h 23m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,880 nm | 18h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,988 nm | 18h 59m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 8,068 nm | 19h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KDO?
- Kadhdhoo Airport's longest paved runway is 4,003 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 KDO?
- Kadhdhoo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KDO?
- The closest alternate is Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM), about 88 nm away, followed by Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) at 105 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KDO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 15h 35m (6,528 nm), Honolulu about 17h 48m (7,484 nm), Boston about 17h 55m (7,535 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.