Melbourne Airport (YMML)
Large airport · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YMML |
| IATA | MEL |
| Elevation | 434 ft (132 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°40'15" E 144°50'16" -37.67073, 144.83790 |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 11,998 ft (3657 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Melbourne Airport at a glance
Melbourne Airport is a large airport in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, known to airline systems as MEL. The field elevation of 434 ft (132 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YMML 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 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 11,998 ft (3657 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YMML 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 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 | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | YMMB | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | YMAV | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Shepparton Airport | YSHT | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Latrobe Valley Airport | YLTV | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Melbourne Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 434 ft field elevation of Melbourne 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 Airport
What is the ICAO code of Melbourne Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Melbourne Airport is YMML, and its IATA code is MEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Melbourne Airport above sea level?
Melbourne Airport sits at an elevation of 434 feet (132 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 Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.6707, 144.8379 — in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Melbourne Essendon Airport, about 9 km away.
Does YMML publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YMML 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 Airport?
Melbourne Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 11,998 ft (3657 m) with a ASP surface.