Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV): Codes, Runways & Location
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (IATA: AVV · ICAO: YMAV) is a large airport serving Geelong/Melbourne, Australia. It lies at 38.0403° S, 144.4672° E, 35 ft (11 m) above sea level.
Overview of Melbourne Avalon International Airport
Melbourne Avalon International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Geelong/Melbourne in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code AVV and the ICAO code YMAV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Melbourne Avalon International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 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 35 ft (11 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 52 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 ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne Avalon International Airport
Where is Melbourne Avalon International Airport located?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport is located in Geelong/Melbourne, Australia. Its coordinates are 38.0403° S, 144.4672° E.
What is the airport code for Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport has an IATA code of AVV and an ICAO code of YMAV.
How long is the runway at Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Melbourne Avalon International Airport have?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Melbourne Avalon International Airport a major airport?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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