Velana International Airport is a large airport serving Malé, Maldives. Its IATA code is MLE and its ICAO code is VRMM. The airport lies at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 11,155 ft (3,400 m) long. Local time follows the Indian/Maldives time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MLE
- ICAO code
- VRMM
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 6 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- 4.1918, 73.5291
- Time zone
- Indian/Maldives
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,155 ft · 3,400 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Velana International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VAM Villa International Airport Maamigili | Maamigili, Maldives | 111 km · 69 mi |
| DRV Dharavandhoo Airport | Baa Atoll, Maldives | 116 km · 72 mi |
| NMF Maafaru International Airport | Noonu Atoll, Maldives | 181 km · 112 mi |
| FND Funadhoo Airport | Funadhoo, Maldives | 221 km · 137 mi |
| TMF Thimarafushi Airport | Thimarafushi, Maldives | 224 km · 139 mi |
| HDK Kulhudhuffushi Airport | Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives | 276 km · 171 mi |
| HAQ Hanimaadhoo International Airport | Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives | 287 km · 178 mi |
| HRF Hoarafushi Airport | Maldives | 317 km · 197 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MLE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,735 | 1,700 | 1,477 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,040 | 1,889 | 1,642 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,398 | 2,111 | 1,835 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,871 | 3,648 | 3,170 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 5,926 | 3,682 | 3,200 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,065 | 3,769 | 3,275 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,598 | 4,721 | 4,103 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,885 | 4,899 | 4,257 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,276 | 5,143 | 4,469 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,539 | 5,306 | 4,610 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,137 | 5,678 | 4,934 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,245 | 8,230 | 7,152 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,023 | 8,713 | 7,572 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,213 | 9,453 | 8,214 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,593 | 9,689 | 8,420 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 17,266 | 10,729 | 9,323 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Velana International Airport?
The IATA code of Velana International Airport is MLE and its ICAO code is VRMM.
Where is Velana International Airport located?
Velana International Airport is in Malé, Malé, Maldives, at 4.1918, 73.5291.
What time zone is Velana International Airport in?
Velana International Airport uses the IANA time zone Indian/Maldives. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Velana International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 11,155 ft (3,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Velana International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM), about 111 km (69 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.