Gan
Gan (VRMG/GAN) serves Gan Island, Maldives. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). 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: VRMG
- Name: Gan
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -0.693342
- Longitude: 73.155602
- Elevation: 6 ft
- Country: Maldives
- Municipality: Gan Island
- IATA Code: GAN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Distance from City: 292.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 12000 X 165
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- 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/domestic/gan.htm
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx MVR 25/ton
- Parking Fee: MVR 15/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MVR
- Remarks: Fees set by Maldives Airports Company Limited. Island airport operations.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel supplied to island airports via ship. Advance coordination essential.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ available. Visa on arrival for most nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Island runway; crosswind limitations apply. Sea-level airport with limited terrain obstacles.
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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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VRMG?
- The tower frequency at Gan is 119.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VRMG?
- Gan offers Jet A-1.
- Does VRMG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gan (Maldives).