Melbourne Essendon Airport

YMEN / MEB

Essendon Fields, AU

Last Updated
Mar 7, 07:30Z

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Currently using: YMML
Weather Source: Melbourne Airport (YMML)
Distance: 5nm / 9km from YMEN

Current Weather

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Recent 32 min ago
07:30Z

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VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
16 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YMML 070730Z AUTO 19016KT 9999 // BKN041 OVC055 19/12 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 282 ft
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,382 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,782 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YMML 070521Z 0706/0812 18016KT 9999 BKN045 FM070900 17014KT 9999 BKN025 FM072300 18010KT 9999 SCT030 FM080300 18012KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
09:00Z FM070900
+1h
MVFR 170° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MEN
08
26
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,302 ft 148 ft ASP 88°
3.3 kt 15.7 kt
102° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,311 ft 148 ft ASP 177°
15.0 kt 5.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Melbourne Essendon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YMEN
IATA Code: MEB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 282 ft MSL

Location

City: Essendon Fields
Country: AU
Latitude: -37.728100°
Longitude: 144.901993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,302 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,311 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Melbourne Essendon Airport

Overview

Melbourne Essendon Airport serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in Essendon Fields, approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Melbourne's central business district. Positioned at an elevation of 282 feet above mean sea level, the airport supports diverse aviation operations in the greater Melbourne metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Located in southeastern Australia, the airport experiences variable weather conditions typical of the region's temperate climate. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations across the two perpendicular runways (08/26 and 17/35), which can significantly influence approach and departure strategies.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways with substantial length capabilities: Runway 08/26 measuring 6,302 feet and Runway 17/35 measuring 4,311 feet. Its geographic coordinates at -37.728100, 144.901993 place it within a complex metropolitan airspace environment requiring precise navigation and communication.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 08/26 runway offering more flexibility for larger aircraft operations. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway length when planning arrivals and departures, maintaining awareness of the airport's moderate elevation and surrounding urban terrain.

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

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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.