What is the tower frequency at YMMB?

The tower frequency at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is 118.1, 118.1, 123 MHz.

What fuel is available at YMMB?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does YMMB require landing permits?

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

Where is YMMB located?

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (YMMB) is located in Melbourne, Australia.

What is the IATA code for YMMB?

The IATA code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is MBW.

How long is the runway at YMMB?

The main runway at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (04/22) measures 571x18m.

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Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (YMMB/MBW) — Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (YMMB/MBW) serves Melbourne, Australia. This is a mid-sized airport with 5 runways (04/22, 13L/31R). Field elevation is 50 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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

48 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 23:00Z

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: YMMB
Name: Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -37.9758
Longitude: 145.102005
Elevation: 50 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Melbourne
IATA Code: MBW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 571x18m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Visual
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13L/31R

Designation: 13L/31R
Dimensions: 1149x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13R/31L

Designation: 13R/31L
Dimensions: 1060x18m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Visual
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17L/35R

Designation: 17L/35R
Dimensions: 1335x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17R/35L

Designation: 17R/35L
Dimensions: 1240x18m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Visual
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100, 118.100, 123.000 MHz
Ground: 119.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 120.900 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 6-10/tonne
Parking Fee: AUD 4-7/tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport. SE Melbourne suburbs. Busiest GA airport in southern hemisphere by movements. Multiple flight training schools. GST applicable.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Fuel available from multiple suppliers. GA-focused. Good availability.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Primarily GA, flight training, and light charter.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 21:00
Curfew End: 07:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Circuit operations restricted 21:00-07:00. Strict noise abatement. Five intersecting runways. Weight limit restrictions. Suburban location.

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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at YMMB?: The tower frequency at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is 118.1, 118.1, 123 MHz.
What fuel is available at YMMB?: Melbourne Moorabbin Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does YMMB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (Australia).
Where is YMMB located?: Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (YMMB) is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YMMB?: The IATA code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is MBW.
How long is the runway at YMMB?: The main runway at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (04/22) measures 571x18m.

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