Dhigufaru 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
- Moderate (4)
- Sunset
- 18:22
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Dhigufaru area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Dhigufaru area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Dhigufaru
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Live tidal data
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Dhigufaru water aerodrome
Dhigufaru Seaplane Base (VR-DFR) serves Dhigufaru on Dhigufaruvinagan'du in Baa Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. It lies about 142 km (77 nm) from Malé, roughly 55 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Dhigufaru Island.
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 Dhigufaru?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Dhigufaru takes roughly 55 minutes, covering about 142 km (77 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Dhigufaru?
- Seaplane transfers to Dhigufaru are operated by Manta Air.
- What is the weather like at Dhigufaru right now?
- Current conditions at Dhigufaru — 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 Dhigufaru 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 Dhigufaru 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 Dhigufaru?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Dhigufaru is RFDF, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 337 at 76 NM.
Spot something wrong on this page? Our data comes from regulator sources and operators, and it does go stale.