Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Longest Active Runway
12,000 ft
3,658 meters
Field Elevation
6 ft
2 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-0.6930°, 73.1526°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
tied #193 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#317 of 7558
Top 4.2% percentile worldwide
For airports with equal runway length, the worldwide order does not indicate a length difference.
National Standing (Maldives)
#1 of 2 in MV
#1 of 11 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+20%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 GAN in numbers: 12,000 ft longest runway · tied #193 of 650 published · #317 of 7,558 worldwide (top 4.2%) · #1 in Maldives.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
GAN lies at 2 m (6 ft), #640 of 650 published airports by elevation and 1.6 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is equal to the Maldives median and the highest published airport in the country.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of GAN. Nearest published airport: Velana International Airport (MLE), 294 NM, 11,155 ft (845 ft shorter than GAN); none other within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
GAN runway: 10/28 12,000 × 165 ft concrete (con). National standing: #1 of 2 in Maldives; 845 ft ahead of MLE (11,155 ft). +20% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 12,000 ft (3658 m / 3.658 km) | 165 ft (50m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →