Dhonakulhi 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 (8)
- Sunset
- 18:23
- MMS alerts
- None active
General outlook for the Dhonakulhi area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.
7-day outlook
Daily outlook for the Dhonakulhi area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.
Pilot data for Dhonakulhi
- Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
- Runway bearings & platform layout
- Live tidal data
- Sea state at the aerodrome
- Precipitation & METAR reports
- Hazards & OLS zones
About Dhonakulhi water aerodrome
Dhonakulhi Seaplane Base (VR-DNK) serves Dhonakulhi on Dhonakulhi (Island Hideaway) in Haa Alifu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Maldivian. The aerodrome has 2 floating platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 300 km (162 nm) from Malé, roughly 100 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Hideaway Beach and Spa.
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 Dhonakulhi?
- The seaplane flight from Malé to Dhonakulhi takes roughly 100 minutes, covering about 300 km (162 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
- Who operates seaplane transfers to Dhonakulhi?
- Seaplane transfers to Dhonakulhi are operated by Maldivian.
- What is the weather like at Dhonakulhi right now?
- Current conditions at Dhonakulhi — 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 Dhonakulhi 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 Dhonakulhi 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 Dhonakulhi?
- The local location indicator (LLI code) for Dhonakulhi is RADO, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 352 at 160 NM.
Spot something wrong on this page? Our data comes from regulator sources and operators, and it does go stale.