Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 9h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
Moorabbin Airport is a general aviation airport for light aircraft located in between the southern Melbourne suburbs of Heatherton, Cheltenham, Dingley Village and Mentone. It also receives commercial airline service. The airport grounds are treated as their own suburb, and share the postcode 3194 with the neighbouring suburb of Mentone. With a total of 274,082 aircraft movements, Moorabbin Airport was the second busiest airport in Australia measured by aircraft movements for the calendar year of 2011.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
YMMBLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (5)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L / 35R▸ displaced | 4,380 ft / 1,335 m | 98 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 17R / 35L▸ displaced | 4,069 ft / 1,240 m | 60 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
| 13L / 31R▸ displaced | 3,770 ft / 1,149 m | 98 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 13R / 31L▸ displaced | 3,478 ft / 1,060 m | 60 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
| 04 / 22▸ displaced | 1,873 ft / 571 m | 60 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (8)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.900 MHz |
| AWIS | A/hours | 120.900 MHz |
| CTAF | When TWR not operating | 118.100 MHz |
| FIA | Melb CNTR | 135.700 MHz |
| Fuel | World Fuel | 121.650 MHz |
| SMC | — | 134.250 MHz |
| TWR | West | 123.000 MHz |
| TWR | East | 118.100 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE CTA C5 | Class C | CTA | 4500 ft MSL | 8500 ft MSL |
| MELBOURNE CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | 3500 ft MSL | 4500 ft MSL |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| MELBOURNE CTA C7N | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| MELBOURNE CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | 2500 ft MSL | 3500 ft MSL |
| MOORABBIN CONTROL ZONE (D) | Class D | CTR | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| MELBOURNE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 8500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourke Place Television Mast | 833 ft | 112 ft | — |
| Victoria One | 810 ft | 95 ft | — |
| Premier Tower | 807 ft | 98 ft | — |
| 568 Collins Street | 735 ft | 72 ft | — |
| Light House Melbourne | 715 ft | 108 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 600 ft | 56 ft | — |
| LK Tower | 591 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Olderfleet Building | 541 ft | 190 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The ICAO code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is YMMB, and its IATA code is MBW.
Where is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport located?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is medium airport located in Melbourne, Australia, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).
How many runways does Melbourne Moorabbin Airport have?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport has 5 runways, the longest being 4,380 ft / 1,335 m.
What time zone is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport in?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is approximately 12.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The nearest airport to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base (YMPC), about 16.6 nm to the w, followed by Melbourne Essendon Airport and Tyabb Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Melbourne Moorabbin Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.