Reethi Faru Weather

VR-RFRREFLMLE R338 / 84 NMRaa AtollOperated by Trans Maldivian AirwaysFuel available

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Current conditions

Sky
Temperature
Wind
Rain
No precipitation data
Lagoon
UV today
Moderate (5)
Sunset
18:22
MMS alerts
None active

General outlook for the Reethi Faru area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.

7-day outlook

Today · 12 Aug
Showers
29° / 26°
82% rain · fresh wind
Thu · 13 Aug
Showers
28° / 25°
86% rain · moderate wind
Fri · 14 Aug
Thunderstorms
29° / 26°
88% rain · moderate wind
Sat · 15 Aug
Cloudy
29° / 28°
24% rain · moderate wind
Sun · 16 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 27°
49% rain · moderate wind
Mon · 17 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 26°
34% rain · moderate wind
Tue · 18 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 28°
14% rain · light wind

Daily outlook for the Reethi Faru area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.

Pilot data for Reethi Faru

  • Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
  • Runway bearings & platform layout
  • Live tidal data
  • Sea state at the aerodrome
  • Precipitation & METAR reports
  • Hazards & OLS zones

About Reethi Faru water aerodrome

Reethi Faru Seaplane Base (VR-RFR) serves Reethi Faru on Filaidhoo in Raa Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 3 floating platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 159 km (86 nm) from Malé, roughly 60 minutes by seaplane.

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 Reethi Faru?
The seaplane flight from Malé to Reethi Faru takes roughly 60 minutes, covering about 159 km (86 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
Who operates seaplane transfers to Reethi Faru?
Seaplane transfers to Reethi Faru are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
What is the weather like at Reethi Faru right now?
Current conditions at Reethi Faru — 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 Reethi Faru 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 Reethi Faru 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 Reethi Faru?
The local location indicator (LLI code) for Reethi Faru is REFL, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 338 at 84 NM.

Spot something wrong on this page? Our data comes from regulator sources and operators, and it does go stale.

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