Gan International Airport (VRMG)
Large airport · Gan, Addu Atoll, Maldives
Airport data
| Name | Gan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VRMG |
| IATA | GAN |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°41'35" E 73°9'9" -0.69298, 73.15263 |
| Location | Gan, Addu Atoll, Maldives |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 165 ft | CON | Yes |
Gan International Airport at a glance
Gan International Airport is a large airport in Gan, Addu Atoll, Maldives, known to airline systems as GAN. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VRMG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 12,000 ft (3658 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VRMG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kaadedhdhoo Airport | VRMT | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Kadhdhoo Airport | VRMK | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Villa International Airport Maamigili | VRMV | 464 km (251 NM) |
| Velana International Airport | VRMM | 545 km (294 NM) |
| Maafaru International Airport | VRDA | 725 km (392 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Gan International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 7 airports and airfields we list for Maldives — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gan International Airport is VRMG, and its IATA code is GAN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gan International Airport above sea level?
Gan International Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gan International Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.6930, 73.1526 — in Gan, Addu Atoll, Maldives, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kaadedhdhoo Airport, about 132 km away.
Does VRMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VRMG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gan International Airport?
Gan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 12,000 ft (3658 m) with a CON surface.