Melbourne Airport

YMML / MEL

Melbourne, AU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
1 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI YMML 041930Z AUTO 26001KT 9999 // OVC010 14/14 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 434 ft
OVC 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,434 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD YMML 041923Z 0419/0600 VRB03KT 9999 FEW006 BKN012 BECMG 0421/0422 32006KT 9999 SCT020 FM050100 19008KT CAVOK FM051300 15005KT 9999 SCT014 FM052000 16005KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 0514/0519 9999 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
21:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 320° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z FM050100
+6h
VFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MML
09
27 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
7,500 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
1.0 kt 0.2 kt
10° angle
16/34 11,998 ft 197 ft ASP 171°
0.0 kt 1.0 kt
89° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YMML

8,818 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80%
MVFR
16.2%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
0.6%

Melbourne Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.7%
NE
3.6%
E
1.6%
SE
3.1%
S
25.5%
SW
17.3%
W
19.4%
NW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°C
Range: 3°C to 44°C
3°C 44°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,818 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Melbourne Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YMML
IATA Code: MEL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 434 ft MSL

Location

City: Melbourne
Country: AU
Latitude: -37.661548°
Longitude: 144.836432°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 11,998 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Melbourne Airport

Overview

Melbourne Airport serves as Victoria's primary international and domestic airport, located approximately 11 kilometers northwest of Melbourne's central business district. As a major aviation hub, the airport handles significant passenger and cargo traffic, supporting both commercial airline operations and general aviation. The airport's substantial elevation at 434 feet MSL and two extensive asphalt runways facilitate diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Melbourne's airport environment experiences variable weather conditions typical of southeastern Australia's temperate climate. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts between runway 09/27 and 16/34 depending on prevailing meteorological conditions. The airport's runway lengths (7,500 ft and 11,998 ft) provide substantial operational flexibility for different aircraft categories and weather scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in the Port Phillip Basin presents relatively flat terrain surrounding the airport perimeter. With two parallel runways of differing lengths and orientations, Melbourne Airport offers pilots multiple approach and departure options. The substantial runway infrastructure supports wide-body international aircraft as well as domestic regional operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will typically depend on wind direction, with 16/34 offering the longest landing surface at 11,998 feet. Pilots should analyze current wind vectors and crosswind components when selecting appropriate runway alignment. The airport's elevation and substantial runway lengths provide considerable operational flexibility for most 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.