Melbourne Avalon International Airport (YMAV)
Large airport · Geelong/Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Melbourne Avalon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMAV |
| IATA | AVV |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°2'25" E 144°28'2" -38.04027, 144.46720 |
| Location | Geelong/Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Melbourne Avalon International Airport at a glance
Melbourne Avalon International Airport is a large airport in Geelong/Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as AVV. The field elevation of 35 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMAV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMAV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Melbourne Avalon International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | YMEN | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Melbourne Airport | YMML | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | YMMB | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Ararat Airport | YARA | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Latrobe Valley Airport | YLTV | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Melbourne Avalon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 35 ft field elevation of Melbourne Avalon International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne Avalon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Melbourne Avalon International Airport is YMAV, and its IATA code is AVV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Melbourne Avalon International Airport above sea level?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport sits at an elevation of 35 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Melbourne Avalon International Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.0403, 144.4672 — in Geelong/Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Melbourne Essendon Airport, about 52 km away.
Does YMAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMAV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.