Maafaru International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Noonu Atoll, Maldives. Its IATA code is NMF and its ICAO code is VRDA. The airport lies at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 9,350 ft (2,850 m) long. Local time follows the Indian/Maldives time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NMF
- ICAO code
- VRDA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- 5.8174, 73.4684
- Time zone
- Indian/Maldives
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,350 ft · 2,850 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Maafaru International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FND Funadhoo Airport | Funadhoo, Maldives | 43 km · 27 mi |
| DRV Dharavandhoo Airport | Baa Atoll, Maldives | 83 km · 52 mi |
| HDK Kulhudhuffushi Airport | Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives | 101 km · 63 mi |
| HAQ Hanimaadhoo International Airport | Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives | 108 km · 67 mi |
| HRF Hoarafushi Airport | Maldives | 143 km · 89 mi |
| MLE Velana International Airport | Malé, Maldives | 181 km · 112 mi |
| VAM Villa International Airport Maamigili | Maamigili, Maldives | 270 km · 168 mi |
| TMF Thimarafushi Airport | Thimarafushi, Maldives | 403 km · 250 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NMF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,557 | 1,589 | 1,381 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,895 | 1,799 | 1,563 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 3,423 | 2,127 | 1,848 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,740 | 3,567 | 3,100 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,924 | 3,681 | 3,199 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,031 | 3,748 | 3,257 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,496 | 4,658 | 4,048 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,738 | 4,808 | 4,178 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,134 | 5,054 | 4,392 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,392 | 5,215 | 4,531 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,247 | 5,746 | 4,993 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,313 | 8,272 | 7,188 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,863 | 8,614 | 7,485 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,049 | 9,351 | 8,126 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,421 | 9,582 | 8,327 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 17,091 | 10,620 | 9,228 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Maafaru International Airport?
The IATA code of Maafaru International Airport is NMF and its ICAO code is VRDA.
Where is Maafaru International Airport located?
Maafaru International Airport is in Noonu Atoll, Noonu Atoll, Maldives, at 5.8174, 73.4684.
What time zone is Maafaru International Airport in?
Maafaru 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 Maafaru International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 9,350 ft (2,850 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Maafaru International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Funadhoo Airport (FND), about 43 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.