Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, Australia

IATAMEL

ICAOYMML

Active Runways

2 Runways

Longest: 3,657 m (11,998 ft)

Annual Passengers

~35–36 million

Recorded 2024

Flight Movements

~ 237,000

Commercial movements

Hub Classification

Major international and domestic hub

Oceania Hub

Aerodrome AlignmentApprox. Magnetic Heading

Orientation only · 2 runways

09 / 2716 / 34

Headings only—not geographic positions or runway spacing.

RUNWAY INVENTORY (2)ALL-WEATHER ILS CAPABLE

RWY 09 / 27Asphalt

LENGTH2,286 m (7,500 ft)

WIDTH45 m (148 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 090°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 16 / 34Asphalt

LENGTH3,657 m (11,998 ft)

WIDTH45 m (148 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 160°Grooved High-Friction

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