Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (YMMB)
Medium airport · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Melbourne Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMMB |
| IATA | MBW |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°58'40" E 145°5'59" -37.97776, 145.09980 |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,873 ft (571 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 3,770 ft (1149 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 3,478 ft (1060 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 17L/35R | 4,380 ft (1335 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 4,069 ft (1240 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport at a glance
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is a medium airport in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as MBW. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMMB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 17L/35R — offers 4,380 ft (1335 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMMB 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 Moorabbin 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 | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Melbourne Airport | YMML | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | YMAV | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Latrobe Valley Airport | YLTV | 123 km (66 NM) |
| West Sale Airport | YWSL | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Melbourne Moorabbin 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 Moorabbin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is YMMB, and its IATA code is MBW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport above sea level?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 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 Moorabbin Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.9778, 145.0998 — in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Melbourne Essendon Airport, about 33 km away.
Does YMMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMMB 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 Moorabbin Airport?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 4,380 ft (1335 m) with a ASP surface.