What is the tower frequency at YMAV?

The tower frequency at Avalon Airport is 120.1, 120.1 MHz.

Does YMAV require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Avalon Airport (Australia).

Where is YMAV located?

Avalon Airport (YMAV) is located in Lara, Australia.

What is the IATA code for YMAV?

The IATA code for Avalon Airport is AVV.

How long is the runway at YMAV?

The main runway at Avalon Airport (18/36) measures 3048x45m.

Does YMAV have an ILS approach?

Yes, Avalon Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.

Is YMAV a port of entry?

Yes, Avalon Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Avalon Airport (YMAV/AVV) — Lara, Australia

Avalon Airport (YMAV/AVV) serves Lara, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 35 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Jul 25

15 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 9 on the ground · busiest hour 06:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YMAV
Name: Avalon Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -38.039398
Longitude: 144.468994
Elevation: 35 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Lara
IATA Code: AVV
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 3048x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 18 109.5
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 120.100, 120.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 135.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 116.100 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 8-12/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 4-7/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Avalon Airport (Melbourne). Secondary Melbourne airport. Operated by Linfox. Used for international LCC services and GA. Also hosts Australian International Airshow.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Fuel available through airport FBO. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplifts.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry when international services operate. ABF customs on demand. Incoming Passenger Card required.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. 24h operations permitted. Long runway (3048m). Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Active NOTAMs

H4758/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

AD NAME AMD AMD TO READ: MELBOURNE/AVALON AMD AIP CHARTS AND DESIGNATED AIRSPACE HANDBOOK (DAH)

2026-09-02 16:00:00 Until further notice

H4797/26 caution

Approach lighting issue

AERODROME AND APPROACH LIGHTING AMD CHANGE THE FLW: RWY 18 PAPI(2) (2)DOUBLE SIDED AMD ENR SUP AUSTRALIA (ERSA)

2026-06-16 02:28:00 Until further notice

F2537/26 info

VOR/DME 'AV' 116.1/108X U/S

2026-07-27 23:00:00 2026-07-28 05:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YMAV?: The tower frequency at Avalon Airport is 120.1, 120.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at YMAV?: Avalon Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YMAV require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Avalon Airport (Australia).
Where is YMAV located?: Avalon Airport (YMAV) is located in Lara, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YMAV?: The IATA code for Avalon Airport is AVV.
How long is the runway at YMAV?: The main runway at Avalon Airport (18/36) measures 3048x45m.
Does YMAV have an ILS approach?: Yes, Avalon Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
Is YMAV a port of entry?: Yes, Avalon Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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