International hub · Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne/Tullamarine

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Elevation
434 ft
Coordinates
37°40′S 144°50′E
Local time
Australia/Melbourne

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Field information

YMML runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Melbourne/Tullamarine (YMML/MEL) has 2 runways; the longest, 16/34, is 11,998 ft (3,657 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YMML, 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

    Melbourne

  • Elevation

    434 ft

  • Position

    -37.6707, 144.8379

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · YMML

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/3411,998 ft (3,657 m)197 ftasphaltLighted
09/277,500 ft (2,286 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at YMML.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Melbourne/Tullamarine (YMML / MEL) in Melbourne, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YMML 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 YMML

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at YMML

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at YMML covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at YMML

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YMML is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to YMML

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YMML: 37° 40′ 15″ S 144° 50′ 16″ E; elevation 434 ft.

  5. 05

    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 YMML.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at YMML

    Support for freighter operations into YMML covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where YMML sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Melbourne/Tullamarine — one desk for the whole trip.

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