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Small airport

Melton Airport

ICAO YMEL🇦🇺 Melton
Coordinates
37.6218°S, 144.5651°E
Elevation
204 ft (62 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:06
Sunrise
07:35
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:51

About 9h 47m 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 Melton Airport

Melton Airfield is a small grass strip airfield located approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the city centre of Melton in the City of Melton, Victoria, Australia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 222,952 ft / 900 mXUnlitOpen
10 / 282,952 ft / 900 mGUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.200 MHz
MISCMISC126.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
MELBOURNE CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C3Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C4Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE CENTRE CClass EControlledGND8500 ft MSL

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
Obstacle466 ft164 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Melton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Melton Airport?

The ICAO code for Melton Airport is YMEL.

Where is Melton Airport located?

Melton Airport is small airport located in Melton, Australia, at an elevation of 204 ft (62 m).

How many runways does Melton Airport have?

Melton Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Melton Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Melton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Melton Airport is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Melton Airport?

The nearest airport to Melton Airport is Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield (YPEF), about 9.2 nm to the ne, followed by Bacchus Marsh Airport and Sunbury East Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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