Melbourne Airport
Large airport Melbourne, Australia
International airport serving Melbourne, Australia.
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Overview
Melbourne Airport (IATA: MEL, ICAO: YMML) (formerly known as Tullamarine Airport) is an international airport serving Melbourne, Victoria, the second largest city in Australia. It is located approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of the Melbourne city centre. The airport served over 36 million passengers in 2025, making it the second busiest airport in Australia by passenger movements after Sydney Airport. The airport opened in 1970, replacing Essendon Airport for all international flights.
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📍 -37.670732, 144.837898 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Victoria |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | -37.670732, 144.837898 |
Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,500 ft | 148 ft | ASP |
| 16/34 | 11,998 ft | 197 ft | ASP |
Airlines
33 airlines operate scheduled flights from Melbourne Airport.
Flights from Melbourne Airport
55 direct destinations from Melbourne Airport.
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Where is Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport is a large airport located in Melbourne, Australia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 11,998 ft.
What is the airport code of Melbourne Airport?
Its IATA code is MEL and its ICAO code is YMML.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?
33 airlines operate scheduled flights from Melbourne Airport, serving 55 direct destinations.
Melbourne Airport is a large airport located in Melbourne, Australia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 11,998 ft.