Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Melbourne, Australia. Its IATA code is MBW and its ICAO code is YMMB. The airport lies at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 5 runway(s); the longest is 17L/35R, 4,380 ft (1,335 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Melbourne time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MBW
- ICAO code
- YMMB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 50 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- -37.9778, 145.0998
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,873 ft · 571 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 3,770 ft · 1,149 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 3,478 ft · 1,060 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | No |
| 17L/35R | 4,380 ft · 1,335 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 4,069 ft · 1,240 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MEB Melbourne Essendon Airport | Essendon Fields, Australia | 33 km · 21 mi |
| MEL Melbourne Airport | Melbourne, Australia | 41 km · 25 mi |
| AVV Melbourne Avalon International Airport | Geelong/Melbourne, Australia | 56 km · 35 mi |
| BXG Bendigo Airport | Australia | 154 km · 96 mi |
| MHU Mount Hotham Airport | Mount Hotham, Australia | 223 km · 139 mi |
| KNS King Island Airport | Australia | 236 km · 147 mi |
| ABX Albury Airport | East Albury, Australia | 269 km · 167 mi |
| WGA Wagga Wagga Airport | Forest Hill, Australia | 378 km · 235 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MBW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 707 | 439 | 382 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,071 | 3,773 | 3,278 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,194 | 5,092 | 4,425 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,152 | 5,687 | 4,942 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,230 | 6,356 | 5,524 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,317 | 6,411 | 5,571 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,677 | 7,256 | 6,305 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,752 | 7,924 | 6,885 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,081 | 8,128 | 7,063 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,556 | 8,423 | 7,320 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,677 | 9,120 | 7,925 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,575 | 9,678 | 8,410 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,351 | 10,160 | 8,829 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,684 | 10,367 | 9,009 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,795 | 10,436 | 9,068 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,948 | 10,531 | 9,151 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.900 |
| AWIS | A/hours | 120.900 |
| CTAF | When TWR not operating | 118.100 |
| FIA | Melb CNTR | 135.700 |
| Fuel | World Fuel | 121.650 |
| SMC | 134.250 | |
| TWR | East | 118.100 |
| TWR | West | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The IATA code of Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is MBW and its ICAO code is YMMB.
Where is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport located?
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at -37.9778, 145.0998.
What time zone is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport in?
Melbourne Moorabbin 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 Moorabbin Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17L/35R, 4,380 ft (1,335 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 33 km (21 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.