Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW): Codes, Runways & Location
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (IATA: MBW · ICAO: YMMB) is a medium-sized airport serving Melbourne, Australia. It lies at 37.9778° S, 145.0998° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Melbourne in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code MBW and the ICAO code YMMB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1335 m (4380 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 50 ft (15 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 33 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 ≈ 1,335 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
Where is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport located?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is located in Melbourne, Australia. Its coordinates are 37.9778° S, 145.0998° E.
What is the airport code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport has an IATA code of MBW and an ICAO code of YMMB.
How long is the runway at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport's longest runway is about 1335 m (4380 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Melbourne Moorabbin Airport have?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport a major airport?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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