Airport code
MEL — Melbourne International Airport
MEL is the IATA code for Melbourne International Airport, an airport serving Melbourne, Australia. Its ICAO code is YMML, and it operates in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -37.6733, 144.8430 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 434 ft (132 m).
Overview
About Melbourne International Airport
Melbourne Airport is an international airport serving Melbourne, Victoria, the second largest city in Australia. It is located approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of the Melbourne city centre.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MEL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YMML |
| Airport name | Melbourne International Airport |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Hobart (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -37.6733 |
| Longitude | 144.8430 |
| Elevation | 434 ft (132 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,998 ft (3,657 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Melbourne International Airport?
The IATA code for Melbourne International Airport is MEL.
What is the ICAO code for Melbourne International Airport?
The ICAO code for Melbourne International Airport is YMML.
Where is MEL airport located?
Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What time zone is MEL in?
Melbourne International Airport operates in the Australia/Hobart time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to MEL?
The nearest airport to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Essendon Fields, about 8 km away.
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