Maldives - Limited LCA
2.2.1 Maldives Velana International Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Maldives

Province or District

Malé

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Hulhumalé

3 km

Airport’s Complete Name

Malé International Airport, Ibrahim Nasir International Airport

Latitude

4.18888

Longitude

73.5286

Elevation (ft and m)

0 m

IATA Code

MLE  

ICAO Code

VRMM

Management Contact Person

Mr. Hisaan Hassan (midp@ndmc.gov.mv)

Open From (hours)

0

Open To (hours)

24

Airport Picture

Map

 

Satelite View

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The airport water is supplied by Maldives Airports Company Ltd.

The provider of telecommunications is Dhiraagu and Ooredoo.

Fuel Farm is operated by MACL Fuel Farm

Electricity is supplied by MACL Power Station

 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

 

Performance for 2017

 

Per Day

Total Aircraft Movements

12 per hour

Total Passengers

6500-7000

Runways

 

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,200 x 45 m

Surface

Asphalt

 

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1

Present

Yes

Largest Helicopter that can Land

 

Width and Length (m)

 

Surface

 

There is no helicopter maintenance ability on-site.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes/No

JET A-1 fuel

Yes / No

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

 

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

 

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

 

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

 

Pax Transport to Airfield

 

Ground Handling Services

 

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

 

Weather Facilities

 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

 

Catering Services

 

De-icing Equipment

 

Base Operating Room

 

Parking Ramp Lighting

 

Airport Radar

 

Approach & Runway Lights

 

NDB

 

VOR

 

ILS

 

Tanks

Yes
Medical Center Yes    
Water & Sanitation Yes    
Media Room Yes    
Taxiways Yes    
Parking Areas Yes    

Fuel Storage Tanks

Fuel Type Capacity
Jet A-1 3 tanks (2200 KL) and 3 tanks (3400 KL)
Diesel 600 KL tank and 50 KL tank
Petrol 10 KL tank
Total 17460 KL

Average Daily Consumption

Fuel Type Consumption
Jet A-1 450 KL
Diesel 28 KL
Petrol Minimal


The capacity of the electric supply is 10 MW; 2 MW - 3 unites; Standby: 1 MW - 4 units. Electricity supply is on the eastern side of the island, close proximity to ATC.

The holding capacity of water supply is 4400 MT. Water supply is located in the nort-western side of the airport, approx 2.5 km from the International Terminal.

Airport Operating Details

The maximum number of aircraft that be handled simultaneously:

6 wide-bodied aircraft, 4 loose-bodied aircraft, 6 narrow-bodied aircraft, 2 wide-bodied freighter aircraft. The turnaround time for a wide-body aircraft is 80-90 minutes. The turnaround time for narrow-body aircraft is 60 minutes.

Operating Details

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

There is a good parking area for up to 8 planes. 

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

3,616 m3, 313.45 MT

Security

Item Available
Fence Yes
Guards Yes
Light Yes
Alert Procedures No
Fire Services No
Communications Yes

In the event of a disaster relief operation, the national military will not have a formal role in airport operations.

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