Kadhdhoo Airport (VRMK)
Medium airport · Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives
Airport data
| Name | Kadhdhoo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VRMK |
| IATA | KDO |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°51'33" E 73°31'19" 1.85917, 73.52190 |
| Location | Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,003 ft (1220 m) | 98 ft | BIT | Yes |
Kadhdhoo Airport at a glance
Kadhdhoo Airport is a medium airport in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, known to airline systems as KDO. The field elevation of 4 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VRMK 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, 03/21, offers 4,003 ft (1220 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VRMK 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 Kadhdhoo 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 | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Villa International Airport Maamigili | VRMV | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Velana International Airport | VRMM | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Gan International Airport | VRMG | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Maafaru International Airport | VRDA | 440 km (238 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kadhdhoo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4 ft field elevation of Kadhdhoo 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 Kadhdhoo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kadhdhoo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kadhdhoo Airport is VRMK, and its IATA code is KDO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kadhdhoo Airport above sea level?
Kadhdhoo Airport sits at an elevation of 4 feet (1 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kadhdhoo Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.8592, 73.5219 — in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kaadedhdhoo Airport, about 163 km away.
Does VRMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VRMK 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 Kadhdhoo Airport?
Kadhdhoo Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,003 ft (1220 m) with a BIT surface.