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Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN/MEB) — Essendon Fields, Australia

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 125.1
Runways: 08/26, 17/35
Elevation: 282 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

92 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 18 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

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: YMEN
Name: Melbourne Essendon Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -37.7281
Longitude: 144.901993
Elevation: 282 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Essendon Fields
IATA Code: MEB
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1921x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 26 109.9
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1314x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 125.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 132.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 132.000, 118.900 MHz
ATIS: 119.800 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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AUD 8-12/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 5-8/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Essendon Fields Airport. Melbourne inner-city airport. Primarily business/charter aviation and some RPT. Essendon Fields Pty Ltd operates. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Viva Energy. Available during operating hours. Primarily serves business aviation.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Used extensively for charter, RFDS, air ambulance, and corporate aviation.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 23:00
Curfew End: 06:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Curfew 23:00-06:00 local. Jet aircraft weight limit (MTOW restrictions). Noise abatement strict due to suburban location. Chapter 3 minimum.

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

H8853/26

caution Upcoming

Obstacle erected

OBST CRANE (LIT) 463FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 274226.25S 1445141.20E BRG 291 MAG 2.28NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 57FT

2026-10-28 20:00 UTC 2026-12-19 08:00 UTC

H8859/26

caution Upcoming

Obstacle erected

OBST CRANE (LIT) 463FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 374226.25S 1445141.20E BRG 291 MAG 2.28NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 57FT

2026-10-28 20:00 UTC 2026-12-19 08:00 UTC

H8830/26

caution

Runway lighting issue

AIRPORT LIGHTING STANDBY POWER NOT AVBL

2026-10-27 03:32 UTC 2026-11-11 07:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

YMML Melbourne Intl 4 NM YMPC RAAF Williams 14 NM YPEF Penfield Airfield 16 NM YMEL Melton Airport 17 NM YRID Riddell Airport 17 NM YMMB Melbourne Moorabbin Airport 18 NM YRSY Romsey Airport 22 NM YLIL Lilydale Airport 22 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YMEN?: The tower frequency at Melbourne Essendon Airport is 125.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at YMEN?: Melbourne Essendon Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YMEN require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Where is YMEN located?: Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) is located in Essendon Fields, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YMEN?: The IATA code for Melbourne Essendon Airport is MEB.
How long is the runway at YMEN?: The main runway at Melbourne Essendon Airport (08/26) measures 1921x45m.

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