Machchafushi Island Resort 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
- Very high (8)
- Sunset
- 18:20
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Machchafushi Island Resort area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Machchafushi Island Resort area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Machchafushi Island Resort
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Live tidal data
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Machchafushi Island Resort water aerodrome
Machchafushi Island Resort Seaplane Base (VR-CEN) serves Machchafushi Island Resort on Machchafushi in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 2 floating platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 98 km (53 nm) from Malé, roughly 40 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection.
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 Machchafushi Island Resort?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Machchafushi Island Resort takes roughly 40 minutes, covering about 98 km (53 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Machchafushi Island Resort?
- Seaplane transfers to Machchafushi Island Resort are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
- What is the weather like at Machchafushi Island Resort right now?
- Current conditions at Machchafushi Island Resort — 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 Machchafushi Island Resort 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 Machchafushi Island Resort 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 Machchafushi Island Resort?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Machchafushi Island Resort is RUMC, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 229 at 53 NM.
Spot something wrong on this page? Our data comes from regulator sources and operators, and it does go stale.