4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It is a smooth, straightforward airport that provides an essential service to both locals and tourists exploring the beautiful southern Maldives”
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Airports / Maldives / KDM
Medium airport · KDM
Kaadedhdhoo Airport.
Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives · 2 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
49 ratings
0
Operators based
2
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Huvadhu Atoll, MaldivesELEV 2 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
49
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Field elevation
feet above sea level
72
Nearest alternate
nm to GAN
Field standing
72 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gan International Airport (GAN).
Overview
Kaadedhdhoo Airport, listed as VRMT / KDM, is a mid-sized airport in Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives. The field lies at an elevation of 2 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KDM has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Gan International Airport (GAN, 72 nm), Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO, 88 nm), and Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM, 179 nm). KDM offers a single 4,003-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KDM vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KDM, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It is a smooth, straightforward airport that provides an essential service to both locals and tourists exploring the beautiful southern Maldives”
flymaldives_mv5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is a cozy little canteen area to grab a snack or a drink while waiting for your Maldivian flight.”
flymaldives_mv5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VRMT
IATA
KDM
FAA / Local
VRMT
Elevation
2 ft
Coordinates
0.4881° N · 72.9969° 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 2 ft, KDM sits lower than 86% of the 7 Maldives fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,003 ft
- 16/344,003 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,003 ft
KDM'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.
- 72nmGANGan International AirportGan
- 88nmKDOKadhdhoo AirportKadhdhoo
- 179nmVAMVilla International Airport MaamigiliMaamigili
- 225nmMLEVelana International AirportMalé
- 321nmNMFMaafaru International AirportNoonu Atoll
- 376nmHAQHanimaadhoo International AirportHaa Dhaalu Atoll
Location
Open the full mapVRMT · Kaadedhdhoo Airport · Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KDM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,616 nm | 15h 47m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,550 nm | 17h 57m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,588 nm | 18h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,745 nm | 18h 25m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,820 nm | 18h 35m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,935 nm | 18h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 8,055 nm | 19h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 8,152 nm | 19h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KDM?
- Kaadedhdhoo 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 KDM?
- Kaadedhdhoo 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 KDM?
- The closest alternate is Gan International Airport (GAN), about 72 nm away, followed by Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) at 88 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KDM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 15h 47m (6,616 nm), Honolulu about 17h 57m (7,550 nm), Boston about 18h 3m (7,588 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.