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Melbourne Airport

IATA MELICAO YMML🇦🇺 Melbourne
Coordinates
37.6707°S, 144.8379°E
Elevation
434 ft (132 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:05
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
17:20
Civil dusk
17:49

About 9h 46m 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 Airport

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is an international airport serving Melbourne, Victoria, the second largest city in Australia. It is located approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of the Melbourne city centre.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 3411,998 ft / 3,657 m197 ftAspLightedOpen
09 / 277,500 ft / 2,286 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPMelbourne Approach132.000 MHz
ATISYMML ATIS118.000 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL127.200 MHz
DEPMelbourne Departures (to north)118.900 MHz
DEPMelbourne Departures (to south)129.400 MHz
GNDMelbourne ground121.700 MHz
TWRMelbourne Tower120.500 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingTransportSpecial AssistanceDuty FreeCustomer ServiceRestaurantsCurrency Exchange

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (55)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE CTA C4Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CTA C1Class CCTA1500 ft MSL2000 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CTA C2Class CCTA2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C3Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CONTROL ZONE (C)Class DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Bourke Place Television Mast833 ft112 ft
Victoria One810 ft95 ft
Premier Tower807 ft98 ft
568 Collins Street735 ft72 ft
Light House Melbourne715 ft108 ft
LK Tower591 ft49 ft
Olderfleet Building541 ft190 ft
Obstacle499 ft295 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Melbourne Airport.

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🇦🇺 More airports in Australia📘 Flying in Australia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Melbourne Airport?

The ICAO code for Melbourne Airport is YMML, and its IATA code is MEL.

Where is Melbourne Airport located?

Melbourne Airport is large airport located in Melbourne, Australia, at an elevation of 434 ft (132 m).

How many runways does Melbourne Airport have?

Melbourne Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,998 ft / 3,657 m.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?

Airlines historically serving Melbourne Airport include Air China, Air India Limited, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui, AirAsia X, among 33 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Melbourne Airport?

Historical data lists 55 nonstop destinations from Melbourne Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Melbourne Airport in?

Melbourne Airport is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Melbourne Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Melbourne Airport is approximately 11.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Melbourne Airport?

The nearest airport to Melbourne Airport is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 4.6 nm to the se, followed by Sunbury East Airport and Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Melbourne Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.