Gan International Airport

GAN VRMG  Gan, MV

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GAN at a glance

  • What it is: Gan International Airport is a regional airport serving Gan, MV.
  • Codes: GAN on your ticket, VRMG on the radar.
  • Size: 1 runway at 6 ft above sea level.
  • Local time zone: Indian/Maldives (UTC+5), so every time shown for GAN is local rather than UTC.
1
Runways
6 ft
Field elevation

About Gan International Airport

Gan International Airport lies in the tropics at 0.69° S, 73.15° E, on Indian/Maldives time (UTC+5). Tropical airports contend with heat and humidity, both of which thin the air and lengthen takeoff runs, and with convective storms that build fast in the afternoon.

Gan International Airport has 1 runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 12,000 ft by 165 ft, which puts the field in the full-length intercontinental category: a fully loaded Boeing 777 or Airbus A350 can depart for the far side of the world. The surface is concrete. It is lit for night operations.

Runway 10/28 is aligned roughly east/west, which is the clearest hint you get about the prevailing wind here: runways are built to face the wind that blows most often, because aircraft take off and land into it. Every runway here shares that east/west alignment, so a strong crosswind means a crosswind landing rather than a switch to another strip.

At 6 ft the field is effectively at sea level, which is the friendliest case for aircraft performance: maximum lift, maximum thrust and the shortest takeoff runs an aircraft is capable of.

Runways at GAN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
10/28 12,000 ft (3,658 m) 165 ft Concrete Lit

Runway numbers are the magnetic heading rounded to ten degrees, which is why they change when the magnetic field drifts - runway numbers explained.

IATA / ICAO
GAN / VRMG
Location
Gan, MV -0.693, 73.153
Time zone
Indian/Maldives
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Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

This profile is generated from the airport's published coordinates, elevation and runway records. It does not claim live terminal or passenger totals.

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Frequently asked questions about GAN

What is the airport code for Gan International Airport?

Gan International Airport uses the IATA code GAN on tickets and baggage tags, and the ICAO code VRMG in flight plans and on radar. The leading “V” in VRMG is the region marker: ICAO codes are grouped geographically, which is why airports near each other usually share their first letter or two while their IATA codes look unrelated.

How many runways does GAN have?

Gan International Airport operates 1 runway. The field sits at 6 ft above sea level.

What time zone is GAN in?

Gan International Airport operates on Indian/Maldives local time. Scheduled departure and arrival times for this airport are always published in local time, not UTC.

Can I track flights at GAN live?

Yes. The map on this page shows every aircraft broadcasting its position within about 55 km of Gan International Airport. The boards split them into departures, arrivals and traffic passing overhead, all timed in Indian/Maldives.