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Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)

Essendon Fields, Australia · medium airport · -37.728° 144.902° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMEB
ICAO CodeYMEN
Typemedium airport
NameMelbourne Essendon Airport
MunicipalityEssendon Fields
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-37.728° S
Longitude144.902° E
Elevation282 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score500
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionEssendon Fields
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving MEB

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (37.7°S)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Melbourne Essendon Airport is a historic general aviation airport located in Essendon Fields, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Established in the 1920s, it served as Melbourne's primary airport before Tullamarine (Melbourne Airport) opened in 1970. Today it handles charter flights, corporate jets, flight training, and general aviation, and is home to the Australian National Aviation Museum.

💡 Local Tip
If you have time before your flight, visit the Australian National Aviation Museum on-site to see rare aircraft including a Blackhawk helicopter and a full-size Catalina flying boat replica — it's a hidden gem often missed by casual travelers.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is well connected by the Tullamarine Freeway (M2), making car travel the most convenient option. Melbourne's Skybus operates airport shuttle services that can connect passengers to the CBD. Rideshare options like Uber and local taxis are readily available at the terminal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far is Essendon Airport from Melbourne's CBD?
A: Approximately 11 kilometres north of the central business district, roughly a 20-minute drive depending on traffic.

Q: Does Essendon Airport offer international flights?
A: No scheduled international services operate here; it primarily handles domestic charter, corporate, and general aviation traffic.

Q: Is there an on-site aviation museum?
A: Yes, the Australian National Aviation Museum is located at the airport and displays historic aircraft and aviation artifacts.

Q: Can I rent a car at Essendon Airport?
A: Yes, several car rental companies operate from the airport, along with taxi and rideshare services.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 29, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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