Melbourne Essendon Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Essendon Fields, Australia. Its IATA code is MEB and its ICAO code is YMEN. The airport lies at an elevation of 282 ft (86 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 6,302 ft (1,921 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Melbourne time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MEB
- ICAO code
- YMEN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 282 ft (86 m)
- Coordinates
- -37.7281, 144.9020
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,302 ft · 1,921 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,311 ft · 1,314 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Melbourne Essendon Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MEL Melbourne Airport | Melbourne, Australia | 9 km · 6 mi |
| MBW Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | Melbourne, Australia | 33 km · 21 mi |
| AVV Melbourne Avalon International Airport | Geelong/Melbourne, Australia | 52 km · 32 mi |
| BXG Bendigo Airport | Australia | 121 km · 75 mi |
| MHU Mount Hotham Airport | Mount Hotham, Australia | 228 km · 142 mi |
| KNS King Island Airport | Australia | 255 km · 158 mi |
| ABX Albury Airport | East Albury, Australia | 260 km · 162 mi |
| NRA Narrandera Airport | Narrandera, Australia | 366 km · 227 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MEB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 705 | 438 | 380 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,041 | 3,754 | 3,262 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,165 | 5,074 | 4,409 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,120 | 5,667 | 4,924 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,199 | 6,338 | 5,507 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,319 | 6,412 | 5,572 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,651 | 7,240 | 6,291 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,756 | 7,926 | 6,888 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,111 | 8,147 | 7,080 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,573 | 8,434 | 7,329 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,649 | 9,103 | 7,910 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,588 | 9,686 | 8,417 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,321 | 10,141 | 8,813 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,692 | 10,372 | 9,013 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,764 | 10,417 | 9,052 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,917 | 10,512 | 9,134 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 132.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.800 |
| DEP | DEP | 118.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 125.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Melbourne Essendon Airport?
The IATA code of Melbourne Essendon Airport is MEB and its ICAO code is YMEN.
Where is Melbourne Essendon Airport located?
Melbourne Essendon Airport is in Essendon Fields, Victoria, Australia, at -37.7281, 144.9020.
What time zone is Melbourne Essendon Airport in?
Melbourne Essendon 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 Essendon Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 6,302 ft (1,921 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Melbourne Essendon Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 9 km (6 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.