Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome Weather
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Current conditions
- Sky
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- Temperature
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- Wind
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- Rain
- No precipitation data
- Lagoon
- —
- UV today
- High (7)
- Sunset
- 18:21
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Live tidal data
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome
Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome (VR-BTH) serves Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome on Bathala in Alifu Alifu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 1 floating platform for passenger transfer. It lies about 66 km (36 nm) from Malé, roughly 30 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Sandies Bathala.
Like all water aerodromes in the Maldives, operations are daytime VFR only, and conditions on the water — wind, sea state, and tide — decide whether a departure or arrival is comfortable, marginal, or off. Seavion tracks those conditions live, refreshed every 15 minutes from MMS, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
Seaplane travel here follows the Maldives' two monsoon seasons. The northeast monsoon (iruvai, roughly December to April) generally brings drier, calmer weather, while the southwest monsoon (hulhangu, roughly May to November) tends to be wetter with stronger winds. Conditions still vary day to day, so the live outlook above is a better guide than the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the seaplane flight from Malé to Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome takes roughly 30 minutes, covering about 66 km (36 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome?
- Seaplane transfers to Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
- What is the weather like at Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome right now?
- Current conditions at Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome — sky, temperature, wind, lagoon state, UV, and any active MMS alerts — are shown live at the top of this page, refreshed every 15 minutes from Maldives Meteorological Service, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
- Do seaplanes fly to Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome in bad weather?
- Seaplanes operate daytime VFR only. Wind, sea state, and visibility on the water decide whether a transfer runs, is delayed, or is held. Any active MMS weather alerts for Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome are shown live above.
- What time do seaplanes stop flying?
- Seaplanes fly in daylight, roughly 06:00 to 18:00 local time. Exact schedules are set by each operator and adjusted for the day's conditions.
- What is the LLI code for Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Bathala Resort Water Aerodrome is RIBA, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 260 at 36 NM.
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