Satellite and aerial maps of Gan with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gan Anchorage , Addu Atoll | 4.1 | 017 | |
| Kaadedhdhoo , Kaadedhdhoo Island | 132.6 | 352 | VRMT |
| Kooddoo , Gaafu Alifu Atoll | 161.3 | 011 | VRMO |
| Kadhdhoo , Kadhdhoo Island | 286.6 | 008 | VRMK |
| Dhaalu Aiport , Dhaalu | 374.7 | 355 | VRMU |
Gan |
1941 to present | ||
| 0° 41' 36'' S 73° 9' 20'' E | ||
| SE of Gan Island, Gan, Addu Atoll | ||
| ICAO: VRMG | IATA: GAN | |
| Elevation: 6 feet | ||
The British presence withdrew from this staging base during 1975, for detachment at Diego Garcia. RAF Gan officially closed on 1 Apr 1976. 
List of aircraft and events at Gan |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-jun | Airfreight | RN | Type 12 Rothesay class | F103 HMS Lowestoft | |||
| 1973-jun | RN | Wasp | XS568 | ||||
