Soneva Jani Weather

VR-JSERDMFMLE R358 / 90 NMNoonu AtollOperated by Manta AirFuel available

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Current conditions

Sky
Temperature
Wind
Rain
No precipitation data
Lagoon
UV today
Moderate (5)
Sunset
18:21
MMS alerts
None active

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

7-day outlook

Today · 12 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 26°
73% rain · moderate wind
Thu · 13 Aug
Showers
28° / 25°
90% rain · moderate wind
Fri · 14 Aug
Showers
29° / 26°
98% rain · moderate wind
Sat · 15 Aug
Cloudy
29° / 28°
20% rain · moderate wind
Sun · 16 Aug
Drizzle
28° / 27°
63% rain · moderate wind
Mon · 17 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 26°
45% rain · moderate wind
Tue · 18 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 28°
20% rain · moderate wind

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

Pilot data for Soneva Jani

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

About Soneva Jani water aerodrome

Soneva Jani Seaplane Base (VR-JSE) serves Soneva Jani on Manadhoo in Noonu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Manta Air. The aerodrome has 2 floating platforms for passenger transfer. It lies about 170 km (92 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 Soneva Jani?
The seaplane flight from Malé to Soneva Jani takes roughly 60 minutes, covering about 170 km (92 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
Who operates seaplane transfers to Soneva Jani?
Seaplane transfers to Soneva Jani are operated by Manta Air.
What is the weather like at Soneva Jani right now?
Current conditions at Soneva Jani — 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 Soneva Jani 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 Soneva Jani 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 Soneva Jani?
The local location indicator (LLI code) for Soneva Jani is RDMF, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 358 at 90 NM.

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

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