MLV · YMEU · Merluna Airport

Merluna Airport (MLV)

Merluna, Australia · small airport · -13.065° 142.454° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMLV
ICAO CodeYMEU
Typesmall airport
NameMerluna Airport
MunicipalityMerluna
CountryAustralia
ContinentOC
Latitude-13.065° S
Longitude142.454° E
Elevation276 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAustralia
ISO Code
RegionMerluna
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 MLV

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (13.1°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Merluna Airport (MLV/YMEU) is a small rural airfield serving the remote community of Merluna on the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia. Situated in a sparsely populated tropical landscape, it primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and essential access for the local community and surrounding cattle stations. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this isolated region to larger centres in Queensland.

💡 Local Tip
If visiting the Cape York region, coordinate with local station owners or tour operators ahead of time—Merluna serves as a useful staging point for exploring the remote wilderness areas, but supplies and services are extremely limited, so bring everything you need.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Merluna Airport used for?
A: The airport primarily serves general aviation, charter flights, and provides essential transport access for the Merluna community and nearby cattle stations in the remote Cape York region.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights to Merluna?
A: No scheduled commercial airline service operates to Merluna. Flights are typically charter-based or private aviation operations serving the local area.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small rural airfield, Merluna Airport has limited infrastructure. There is no terminal building for commercial passengers; pilots use the runway directly for arrivals and departures.

Q: What is the best way to reach Merluna?
A: The most practical way to reach Merluna is by charter flight from Cairns or other regional centres in Far North Queensland, as road access can be challenging and weather-dependent.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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