Avalon Airport

YMAV / AVV

Lara, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
9 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YMAV 042030Z AUTO 26009KT 9999 // OVC005 14/12 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 35 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
535 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YMAV 042019Z 0420/0518 27009KT 9999 BKN006 BECMG 0421/0422 26008KT 9999 FEW015 FM050000 25008KT CAVOK FM050800 15008KT CAVOK FM051200 28005KT 9999 SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:34Z BASE
+0h
IFR 270° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 600 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+3h
VFR 250° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
08:00Z FM050800
+11h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MAV
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
10,000 ft 148 ft ASP 187°
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YMAV

8,549 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.6%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Avalon Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
2.7%
E
7.9%
SE
9.8%
S
22.2%
SW
7.6%
W
25.9%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.7°C
Range: 2°C to 44°C
2°C 44°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 8,549 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Avalon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YMAV
IATA Code: AVV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 35 ft MSL

Location

City: Lara
Country: AU
Latitude: -38.039398°
Longitude: 144.468994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Avalon Airport

Overview

Avalon Airport serves the Melbourne metropolitan area, located in Lara, approximately 55 kilometers southwest of Melbourne. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway measuring 10,000 feet, it supports a variety of aviation operations, including commercial, general aviation, and aerospace activities.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 86.1% of observations showing clear weather. Winds are consistently from the west at an average of 11.7 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 36 knots. Seasonal variations show optimal flying conditions in September, October, and December, with stable temperatures ranging from 2°C to 44°C.

Notable Features

Situated at a low elevation of 35 feet MSL, Avalon Airport offers relatively flat terrain with minimal geographical obstacles. The airport's single runway (18/36) is fully asphalted and demonstrates wind conditions favorable for operations 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 7.9 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with consistently westerly winds and excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. The runway alignment allows for straightforward approaches with minimal wind-related complications, and the long 10,000-foot runway provides ample landing and takeoff options for various aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.