Maafaru International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-18Maafaru International Airport (IATA NMF, ICAO VRDA) sits on Maafaru island in Noonu Atoll, in the north of the Maldives. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development paid for construction with a grant of USD 60 million, and the Singapore contractor Tuff Infrastructure built the airport. A test flight landed on 14 August 2018, and the airport opened to flights on 1 December 2019. It has one runway, designated 06/24, and it can take six jets at once. Sources differ on its length, so none is given here.
Services at Maafaru International Airport
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Key facts
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Local timeMaldives time
- IATANMFICAO VRDA
- Opened2019
- Runways1
- Terminals1international
Terminals
1 terminal- PAInternationalPassenger TerminalMaldivian
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- MaafaruSouth of the airport1 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Maafaru International Airport?
Maafaru International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: NMF, ICAO: VRDA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Maafaru International Airport located?
Maafaru International Airport is located in Noonu Atoll, Noonu Atoll, Maldives. The airport coordinates are 5.8174°, 73.4684°.
What services are available at Maafaru International Airport?
Maafaru International Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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