Airports / Maldives / VAM
Villa International Airport Maamigili.
Maamigili, Maldives · 6 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
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139 ratings
0
Operators based
6
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 7
Maldives airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 139 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated Maldives fields.
60 nm
To the nearest alternate
Velana International Airport (MLE).
Overview
Villa International Airport Maamigili (VRMV / VAM) sits in Maamigili, Maldives, where it functions as a mid-sized 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 VAM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Velana International Airport (MLE, 60 nm), Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO, 105 nm), and Maafaru International Airport (NMF, 146 nm). The field has a single 5,905-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from VAM 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 VAM to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
VRMV
IATA
VAM
FAA / Local
VRMV
Elevation
6 ft
Coordinates
3.4718° N · 72.8326° 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 6 ft, VAM sits lower than 0% of the 7 Maldives fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,905 ft
- 09/275,905 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,905 ft
VAM's 5,905 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 60nmMLEVelana International AirportMalé
- 105nmKDOKadhdhoo AirportKadhdhoo
- 146nmNMFMaafaru International AirportNoonu Atoll
- 179nmKDMKaadedhdhoo AirportHuvadhu Atoll
- 197nmHAQHanimaadhoo International AirportHaa Dhaalu Atoll
- 251nmGANGan International AirportGan
Location
Open the full mapVRMV · Villa International Airport Maamigili · Maamigili, Maldives
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VAM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,451 nm | 15h 24m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,431 nm | 17h 41m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,474 nm | 17h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,587 nm | 18h 3m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,647 nm | 18h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,776 nm | 18h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,883 nm | 18h 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,974 nm | 18h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VAM?
- Villa International Airport Maamigili's longest paved runway is 5,905 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 VAM?
- Villa International Airport Maamigili has one runway; the longest measures 5,905 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to VAM?
- The closest alternate is Velana International Airport (MLE), about 60 nm away, followed by Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) at 105 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VAM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 15h 24m (6,451 nm), Boston about 17h 41m (7,431 nm), Honolulu about 17h 47m (7,474 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.