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Melbourne Moorabbin Airport

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AU-VIC, Australia-37.97776, 145.09980
Before you flyPPR requires direct confirmationConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA— mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway17L/35R1,335 × 29.9 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
I’m planning the flightHours, runway, radios & permissionI’m flying as a passengerArrival, driver, lounges & onward travel
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

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Planning aid only; aircraft suitability is not assessed.
CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

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PUBLISHED WINDOW

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Australia/Melbourne
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Calculated daylightNot confirmed–Not confirmed
0006121824

Hours are an operator-published claim. Confirm exceptions and availability. Daylight is calculated from the canonical coordinates.

Airport-published hours
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Weather and NOTAMs are intentionally linked out, not cached as current here.

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AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

Stored airport records · verify current status and operating information before flight.

Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
17L/35R1,335 m × 29.9 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
17R/35L1,240.2 m × 18.3 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
13L/31R1,149.1 m × 29.9 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
13R/31L1,060.1 m × 18.3 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
04/22570.9 m × 18.3 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesNot confirmed
FBOs / handlingProvider not confirmed
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
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02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

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Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

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Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

Arrange your uplift

Fuel availability is not captured.

Published fuel information
CREW

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Crew facilities are not captured.

Published crew facilities
HANDLING

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Services not captured. Confirm availability and price.

Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

From your front door to the aircraft.

Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

Turn unknowns into useful questions.

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0 of 4 reviewed · saved for this page visit only

Useful because every claim is inspectable.

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Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, AU — DOMESTIC AIRPORT
Imagery © Google

Full airport record

YMMB · MBW

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
-37.9778, 145.0998
Elevation
50 ft (15.24 m)
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Operations
Customs
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Immigration
—
24h operations
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PPR required
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Curfew
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ARFF (ICAO)
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Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOYMMB
  • IATAMBW
  • GPS codeYMMB

Runways (5)

17L/35R1,335 m × 30 m
Geometry
Length1,335 m (4,380 ft)
Width30 m
Runway ends
17L
Heading176°T
Threshold elev.14.94 m
Threshold-37.9743, 145.0995
Displaced threshold277.1 m
35R
Heading356°T
Threshold elev.11.28 m
Threshold-37.9821, 145.1002
Displaced threshold174 m
17R/35L1,240 m × 18 m
Geometry
Length1,240 m (4,069 ft)
Width18 m
Runway ends
17R
Heading176°T
Threshold elev.14.94 m
Threshold-37.9737, 145.0970
Displaced threshold188.1 m
35L
Heading356°T
Threshold elev.11.89 m
Threshold-37.9817, 145.0977
Displaced threshold148.1 m
13L/31R1,149 m × 30 m
Geometry
Length1,149 m (3,770 ft)
Width30 m
Runway ends
13L
Heading142°T
Threshold elev.14.94 m
Threshold-37.9729, 145.0986
Displaced threshold110 m
31R
Heading322°T
Threshold elev.12.19 m
Threshold-37.9803, 145.1059
13R/31L1,060 m × 18 m
Geometry
Length1,060 m (3,478 ft)
Width18 m
Runway ends
13R
Heading142°T
Threshold elev.14.33 m
Threshold-37.9757, 145.0983
Displaced threshold160.9 m
31L
Heading322°T
Threshold elev.11.28 m
Threshold-37.9810, 145.1036
Displaced threshold139.9 m
04/22571 m × 18 m
Geometry
Length571 m (1,873 ft)
Width18 m
Runway ends
04
Heading47°T
Threshold elev.11.89 m
Threshold-37.9795, 145.0981
Displaced threshold70.7 m
22
Heading227°T
Threshold elev.14.02 m
Threshold-37.9766, 145.1021
Displaced threshold29.9 m

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 118.100 MHzEast
  • 123.000 MHzWest
ATIS
  • 120.900 MHzATIS
CTAF
  • 118.100 MHzWhen TWR not operating
About this airport
How many runways does Melbourne Moorabbin Airport have?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (ICAO YMMB) has 5 runways on record; the longest runway measures 1,335 m (4,380 ft).

What is the elevation of Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (ICAO YMMB) sits at an elevation of 15 m (50 ft) above mean sea level.

What are Melbourne Moorabbin Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport uses ICAO code YMMB and IATA code MBW.

What timezone does Melbourne Moorabbin Airport operate on?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (ICAO YMMB) operates on Australia/Melbourne local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (ICAO YMMB) has 4 published ATC frequencies, spread across 3 service types.

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