International hub · Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne/Avalon
- Elevation
- 35 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°02′S 144°28′E
- Local time
- Australia/Melbourne
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Field information
YMAV runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Melbourne/Avalon (YMAV/AVV) has one runway, 18/36, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 1830-1330Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YMAV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Australia/Melbourne
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Geelong/Melbourne
Elevation
35 ft
Position
-38.0403, 144.4672
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
1830-1330Z
Airport category
A
No special crew requirements
Runways · YMAV
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YMAV.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Melbourne/Avalon (YMAV / AVV) in Melbourne, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YMAV is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YMAV
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at YMAV
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YMAV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YMAV
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YMAV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YMAV
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YMAV: 38° 2′ 25″ S 144° 28′ 2″ E; elevation 35 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Melbourne
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Melbourne. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YMAV.
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Cargo Operations at YMAV
Support for freighter operations into YMAV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YMAV sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YMAV?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Melbourne/Avalon — one desk for the whole trip.