Ibrahim Nasir Intl
Ibrahim Nasir Intl (VRMM/MLE) serves Male, Maldives. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 6 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VRMM
- Name: Ibrahim Nasir Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 4.19183
- Longitude: 73.529099
- Elevation: 6 ft
- Country: Maldives
- Municipality: Male
- IATA Code: MLE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Distance from City: 2.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 10499 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.airports.com.mv/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: MACL Operations; PPR recommended for non-scheduled flights. Parking slots must be confirmed in advance especially during peak season.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx USD 6.00/ton for international
- Parking Fee: USD 2.00/ton per 4h block; first 2h free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Operated by MACL (Maldives Airports Company Ltd). Built on Hulhule island. Limited apron space; parking availability constrained during peak tourist season (Dec-Apr). Fees in USD.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM). Island supply chain; prices higher than mainland alternatives. Advance coordination essential during peak season.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. 30-day visa on arrival for all nationalities with confirmed accommodation. Traveller Declaration form required. APIS required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Single runway 18/36. Very limited parking/apron space. Peak season congestion (November-April). Seaplane operations in adjacent area. Chapter 2 banned.
Airport Services
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Maldives Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum for non-scheduled private flights; 48 working hours for commercial operations
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
Prior permission required. 24-hour minimum advance notice for non-scheduled private overflight. Full documentation required.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VRMM?
- The tower frequency at Ibrahim Nasir Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VRMM?
- Ibrahim Nasir Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VRMM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ibrahim Nasir Intl (Maldives).
- Does VRMM require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ibrahim Nasir Intl.