Melbourne Airport Code: MEL / YMML

What is the Melbourne airport code?

The airport code for Melbourne Airport is MEL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code YMML, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 120 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code YMML begins with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia.

Where is MEL?

Melbourne Airport serves Melbourne, Australia. It is close to sea level at 434 ft (132 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at MEL

It has 2 runways. The longest is 11,998 ft (3.66 km), designated 16/34.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA airport code for Melbourne Airport in Melbourne is MEL. Its ICAO code is YMML.

What is the 3-letter code for Melbourne?

The 3-letter IATA code for Melbourne Airport in Melbourne is MEL.

What airport is MEL?

MEL is Melbourne Airport, located in Melbourne, Australia.

What country is MEL in?

MEL (Melbourne Airport) is in Australia.

Where is MEL airport located?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is in Melbourne, Australia, at coordinates -37.67073, 144.8379.

What is the ICAO code for Melbourne Airport?

The ICAO code for Melbourne Airport is YMML. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MEL.

What is the difference between MEL and YMML?

MEL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. YMML is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Melbourne Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Melbourne and Australia and the wider region:

Popular routes from MEL

Distance and typical flight time from Melbourne Airport to other airports it connects with:

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