Regional airport · Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne/Essendon Fields
- Elevation
- 282 ft
- Coordinates
- 37°44′S 144°54′E
- Local time
- Australia/Melbourne
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Field information
YMEN runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Melbourne/Essendon Fields (YMEN/MEB) has 2 runways; the longest, 08/26, is 6,302 ft (1,921 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YMEN, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Australia/Melbourne
Country
Australia
AU
Municipality
Essendon Fields
Elevation
282 ft
Position
-37.7281, 144.9020
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · YMEN
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,302 ft (1,921 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 17/35 | 4,311 ft (1,314 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YMEN.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Melbourne/Essendon Fields (YMEN / MEB) in Melbourne, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YMEN is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at YMEN
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 YMEN
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YMEN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YMEN
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YMEN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YMEN
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YMEN: 37° 43′ 41″ S 144° 54′ 7″ E; elevation 282 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 YMEN.
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Cargo Operations at YMEN
Support for freighter operations into YMEN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YMEN sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YMEN?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Melbourne/Essendon Fields — one desk for the whole trip.