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VRMG - Gan Island Intl.

Gan (IATA: GAN, ICAO: VRMG) is the most populated island in Addu Atoll (also known as Seenu Atoll) and is the southernmost atoll in the Maldives.

First built by the Royal Navy, and transferred to the Royal Air Force as RAF Gan, it was a military airbase used during World War II and until 1976. The British handed it over to the government and it was used as a domestic airport. Recently the airport has been upgraded to international standards in preparation for international flights with the opening of tourist resorts in the area.

The airport was run by the Government of Maldives (GoM) with a human resource base consisting of civil servants along with technical assistance from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) until January 2010.

Gan International Airport is now owned and managed by Addu International Airport pvt ltd. The airport elevation is 6 feet (2 m) above mean sea level. It has a single runway designated 10/28 with a concrete surface measuring 2,650 by 45 metres (8,694 × 148 ft). The location of Gan island is a very decisive factor in long range flight planning (ETOPS).

Time: GMT+5:30hrs (daylight saving or summer time is not applicable)
VRMG - Notams
  • Notam 13.12.01 VRMF_CTR position serves both VRMM & VRMG arrivals and departures.
  • Notam 13.12.07 If you use VAT-Spy/Servinfo, please update data file as per the instructions.

VRMG - Controller Files

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SRM SECTOR FILE

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POF FILE

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ALIAS FILE

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CRIB SHEET

VRMG Gan Intl. Charts

Steps

VRMG - Local Traffic Regulations

1

Parking Procedures

No aircraft stands are available. All aircraft will be guided to the respective parking spots by marshallers. In the absence of marshallers the controller will issue parking instructions on the radio.

2

Taxiing to and from the main apron

All aircraft entering and exiting the main apron will be instructed by the controller about the taxiway to be followed. If another taxiway, other than the one allocated is desired, specific ATC clearance is to be obtained.

Due to the close proximity of the terminal and other associated building with the manoeuvring area, all aircraft are to avoid making tight turns and using excessive power for taxing to and from the main apron.

         VRMG Flight Procedures :

1

Procedures for IFR flights within GAN TMA:

The inbound, transit and outbound routes shown on the charts may be varied at the discretion of ATC. If necessary, in case of congestion, inbound aircraft may be instructed to hold at one of the designated airways reporting points.

2

Procedures for VFR flights within GAN TMA:

Before conducting any VFR / seaplane flight, the following details must be submitted to ATC with the flight plan.

1. Type of aircraft with callsign
2. Destination or area of operation (Ex: 25 dme, Radial 040 GAN VOR)
3. Desired altitude
4. Estimated duration of flight
5. Purpose of flight
5. Total endurance

3

VFR general information:

a] All flights (eg: photography, training, aerial survey flights etc.) may be flown at an altitude or flight level at or below FL195, with ATC approval.

b] All flights inside or outside of controlled airspace are required to maintain continuous listening watch on the controller's frequency.

c] Standard VFR / seaplane departure (Refer Fig: 1) and arrival (Refer Fig: 2) routes are to be followed, unless instructed by ATC.

d] VFR flights in level cruising flight within TMA below 6000 feet shall be conducted at an altitude specified below:

Magnetic Heading 000°- 179° > 1500ft, 3500ft, 5500ft
Magnetic Heading 180°- 359° > 500ft, 2500ft. 4500ft

         Seaplane Operations in GAN TMA :

1

Introduction

A large seaplane base is located at the eastern side waterfront of VRMG. The adjoining lagoon is frequently used by seaplanes for takeoff and landing. These are supplementary procedures applicable to seaplanes landing and taking off at VRMG Airport and other designated landing spots inside the TMA. Pilot in command shall adhere to all Visual Flight Rules and procedures given below.

2

Water Aerodrome at GAN International Airport


a] Access to the seaplane maneuvering area is subject to ATC clearance.
Note: seaplane maneouvering area comprises take-off/landing areas and adjoining channels designated for seaplane taxiing and holding.

3

Runway in-use

a] Seaplane takeoff and landing direction should as far as practicable coincide with the VRMG runway in-use.

4

Taxi and Takeoff

a] Prior to taxi pilot shall contact Gan/Male controller and submit the flight plan information, and obtain the ATC clearance.
b] After takeoff aircraft to remain well clear of the Approach / Takeoff path of VRMG runway 10/28.

Gan International News
  • SriLankan Airlines (ALK) became first international airline to fly to Gan Island.
  • On 1 December 2016 SriLankan flight UL119 A320 aircraft landed around 8:20am.

Flyantics

At ATIS-equipped airports, pilots are required to listen to the recording prior to contacting Approach Control or the tower and must repeat the "Information so-and-so" identifier when they make their initial radio call. Sometimes, the results can be hilarious...

The scenario: it was night over Las Vegas and "Information Hotel" was current on the ATIS. Mooney 33W wasn't too sharp, but he didn't let that stop him from talking to Approach Control. 

Approach: "33W, confirm you have 'Hotel.' 

33W: "Uhhhmm, we're flying into McCarren International. Uhhhmm, we don't have a hotel room yet." 

After that, Approach was laughing too hard to respond. The next several calls went something like this call to United 583 (which didn't make it any easier to stop laughing)... 

Approach: "United 583, descend to Flight Level 220." 

United 583: "United 583, down to Flight Level 220. We don't have a hotel room, either." 

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