Hanimaadhoo, Haa dhaalu atoll

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Hanimaadhoo is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division and geographically part of Thiladhummathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. It is also the site one of the four domestic airports of the Maldives. The Hanimaadhoo Meteorological Observatory is also located on this island. Many flight scientific research and investigations have been initiated from Hanimaadhoo.

Attractions & Sights

Donakulhi, Haa Alifu Atoll - Dhonakulhi island is distinctive from the aerial view because of its unique crescent shape. This island has now being developed as a resort.

Inner Lagoon of Hudhufushi, Lhaviyani Atoll - This lagoon is a popular nursery for baby sharks and manta rays. This island is now being developed as a resort.

Kaashidhoo, Kaafu Atoll - It is located at the northern tip of Malé atoll and is the fifth biggest island in the entire Maldivian archipelago. Kaashidhoo is well known for its wealth in coconut trees.

Baarah, Haa Alifu Atoll - The name of the island itself describes the look of the island. Baa is the fifth letter in the Dhivehi alphabet while Rah literally means island in Dhivehi. This island gets the name Baa because it has the shape as the letter Baa in the Dhivehi script. This island has its own historic significance, the most famous being that it was in this island where 'kalhuoh Fummi' (a large ship) was built by the national hero Mohamed Thakurufaanu who saved the Maldives from the Portuguese rule.

Utheem, Haa Alifu Atoll - A Beautiful small island with pristine habitation and white beaches, the ancestral home of National hero and historical legend Mohamed Thakurufaanu, who fought and expelled the Portuguese from the country in the 16th century.

Tourism in Haa Alifu and Haa Dhaalu Atoll

The most Nothern two atolls of the Maldives can be reached by flying to the Hanimadhoo Airport. The two atolls are full of lush inhabited and uninhabited islands and it was only couple of years ago, that tourism was introduced with the opening of the first resort in 2005. This was an opportunity for visitors of Maldives to explore a region that was not possible before and also to learn about the culture and history of the region.

Island hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort and Marina, Haa Alifu Atoll is a luxury boutique resort, which welcomed its first visitors in August 2005 and is also the very first resort in the Maldives with a serviceble Marina. The island is a large island with a beach length of 1.4 Kilometers on each side and is a fine example of the perfect blend of nature and luxury.

The Beach House at Manafaru, Haa Alifu Atoll is the third resort to open in the region in winter 2007. The strength of the resort is in its style and unique charm. Visitors to the resort are able to experience aspects of contemporary luxury in harmony among natural lush vegetation of the Manafaru island. A visit to the resort also allows the opportunity for visitors to explore the charms of being in the most northern tip of the Maldives.

Cinnamon Island Alidhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, opened in July 2007 for business and is the second resort in the Atoll to open for Visitors. The resort located on the island of alidhoo, a picture perfect circular island that is the most eye catching to any visitor flying over the island. 

Hanimaadhoo Domestic Airport Information

Aerodrome Location Indicator and Name	VRMH - Hanimaadhoo Island / Hanimaadhoo
ARP coordinates and site at AD	064447N 0731007E SW Corner of apron
Direction and distance from City	218 degrees 11KM from Kulhudhuffushi
Elevation / Reference temperature	1.4 M (4 FT) / 30.2 degrees C
MAG VAR / Annual change	3.2 degrees W (1995)
Apron surface and strength	Surface: Bituminous Strength: PCN 15
Taxiway width, surface and strength	Width: 14.33 M Surface: Bituminous Strength: PCN 15
ACL Location and elevation	Location: Runway mid-point Elevation: 1.2 M / 4 FT
AD Administration	Maldives Airports Company Limited
Address	Malé International Airport Republic of Maldives
Telephone	(960) 313309
Fax	(960) 323504
Telex	66123 MAA MF
AFS / AFTN	VRMMYDYX
Types of traffic permitted	IFR / VFR
VRMM Operational hours	0230 - 0930
Hotels	Nil
Restaurants	At AD
Transportation	Launches and Dhoanis can be hired from airport
Medical facilities	First Aid at AD - Nil, Hospital at City
Bank / Post	Post Office available, Bank at City
For more detailed information visit Civil Aviation Department website