Kaadedhdhoo Airport (VRMT)
Medium airport · Huvadhu Atoll, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Airport data
| Name | Kaadedhdhoo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VRMT |
| IATA | KDM |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°29'17" E 72°59'49" 0.48813, 72.99690 |
| Location | Huvadhu Atoll, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,003 ft (1220 m) | 98 ft | BIT | Yes |
Kaadedhdhoo Airport at a glance
Kaadedhdhoo Airport is a medium airport in Huvadhu Atoll, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, known to airline systems as KDM. The field elevation of 2 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VRMT 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, 16/34, offers 4,003 ft (1220 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VRMT 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 Kaadedhdhoo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gan International Airport | VRMG | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Kadhdhoo Airport | VRMK | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Villa International Airport Maamigili | VRMV | 332 km (179 NM) |
| Velana International Airport | VRMM | 416 km (225 NM) |
| Maafaru International Airport | VRDA | 595 km (321 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kaadedhdhoo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2 ft field elevation of Kaadedhdhoo 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 Kaadedhdhoo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kaadedhdhoo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kaadedhdhoo Airport is VRMT, and its IATA code is KDM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kaadedhdhoo Airport above sea level?
Kaadedhdhoo Airport sits at an elevation of 2 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 Kaadedhdhoo Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.4881, 72.9969 — in Huvadhu Atoll, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gan International Airport, about 132 km away.
Does VRMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VRMT 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 Kaadedhdhoo Airport?
Kaadedhdhoo Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,003 ft (1220 m) with a BIT surface.