Melbourne Airport (MEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Melbourne Airport (IATA: MEL · ICAO: YMML) is a large airport serving Melbourne, Australia. It lies at 37.6707° S, 144.8379° E, 434 ft (132 m) above sea level.
Overview of Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Melbourne in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code MEL and the ICAO code YMML. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Melbourne Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3657 m (11998 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 434 ft (132 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,657 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Melbourne Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne Airport
Where is Melbourne Airport located?
Melbourne Airport is located in Melbourne, Australia. Its coordinates are 37.6707° S, 144.8379° E.
What is the airport code for Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport has an IATA code of MEL and an ICAO code of YMML.
How long is the runway at Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport's longest runway is about 3657 m (11998 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Melbourne Airport have?
Melbourne Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Melbourne Airport a major airport?
Melbourne Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Melbourne Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →