Melbourne Avalon International Airport is a large airport serving Geelong/Melbourne, Australia. Its IATA code is AVV and its ICAO code is YMAV. The airport lies at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Melbourne time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AVV
- ICAO code
- YMAV
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 35 ft (11 m)
- Coordinates
- -38.0403, 144.4672
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Melbourne Avalon International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MEB Melbourne Essendon Airport | Essendon Fields, Australia | 52 km · 32 mi |
| MEL Melbourne Airport | Melbourne, Australia | 52 km · 32 mi |
| MBW Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | Melbourne, Australia | 56 km · 35 mi |
| BXG Bendigo Airport | Australia | 145 km · 90 mi |
| KNS King Island Airport | Australia | 211 km · 131 mi |
| MHU Mount Hotham Airport | Mount Hotham, Australia | 276 km · 171 mi |
| ABX Albury Airport | East Albury, Australia | 312 km · 194 mi |
| BWT Wynyard Airport | Burnie, Australia | 346 km · 215 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AVV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 756 | 470 | 408 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,031 | 3,747 | 3,256 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,197 | 5,093 | 4,426 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,138 | 5,678 | 4,934 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,189 | 6,331 | 5,501 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,268 | 6,380 | 5,544 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,628 | 7,225 | 6,279 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,805 | 7,957 | 6,914 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,085 | 8,131 | 7,065 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,612 | 8,458 | 7,350 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,630 | 9,091 | 7,899 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,631 | 9,713 | 8,440 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,310 | 10,135 | 8,807 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,739 | 10,401 | 9,038 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,753 | 10,410 | 9,046 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,910 | 10,507 | 9,131 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 116.100 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.100 |
| FSS | MELBOURNE RADAR | 135.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.100 |
| UNIC | FLIGHT OPS | 129.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
The IATA code of Melbourne Avalon International Airport is AVV and its ICAO code is YMAV.
Where is Melbourne Avalon International Airport located?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport is in Geelong/Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at -38.0403, 144.4672.
What time zone is Melbourne Avalon International Airport in?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Melbourne. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 52 km (32 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.