Melbourne Airport

YMML / MEL

Melbourne, AU

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
7,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YMML 030800Z 36011KT 9999 -SHRA FEW042 SCT059 BKN073 12/09 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 434ft
FEW 4,200ft AGL
SCT 5,900ft AGL
BKN 7,300ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,634ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,334ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,734ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YMML 030512Z 0306/0412 25010KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 SCT040 FM030900 29008KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 SCT040 FM032100 26012KT 9999 NSW SCT040 FM040100 30015G25KT 9999 -SHRA SCT050 FM040900 30012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 BKN040 INTER 0306/0317 4000 SHRA SCT020 SCT040TCU PROB30 INTER 0306/0311 VRB15G25KT 2000 TSRA BKN020 SCT040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
09:00Z FM030900
+1h
VFR 290° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Showers Rain
08:19Z PROB30
+0h
IFR VRB 15kt
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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 7,500 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
↓ 0.8kt ↔ 11.0kt
94° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
11,998 ft 197 ft ASP 171°
↑ 10.3kt ↔ 3.8kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport (YMML/MEL) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Melbourne, AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 434 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (09/27, 16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.