Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN / MEB)
Empty legs and charters from Melbourne Essendon Airport
YMEN airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- YMEN
- IATA code
- MEB
- Region
- Victoria
- Country
- Australia
- Elevation
- 282 ft (86 m)
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne (UTC+11)
- Coordinates
- 37.7281° S, 144.9020° E
- Empty legs from
- 0
- Empty legs to
- 2
Private jet terminal & FBOs at Melbourne Essendon
- ExecuJet Melbourne FBOHangar 17, Bradfield Court, Essendon Airport, VIC 3041, Australia
Weather & airport info YMEN
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 282 ft (86 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:11 / 19:55 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,921 m (6,302 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 17/35 | 1,314 m (4,311 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 132
- ATIS: 119.8
- Ground: 121.9
- Tower: 125.1
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map YMEN
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
Airservices Australia AIP →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for YMEN(10)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceAll landing area lightingH8830/26· until 11 Nov, 07:00 UTC (estimated)
AIRPORT LIGHTING STANDBY POWER not available
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AIRPORT LIGHTING STANDBY POWER NOT AVBL
H8830/26 NOTAMR H6218/26 Q) YMMM/QLRXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2610270332 C) 2611110700 EST E) AIRPORT LIGHTING STANDBY POWER NOT AVBL
- ClosedApron: closedH8427/26· until 28 Jan, 05:00 UTC (estimated)
The northern apron has been decommissioned and is closed to all aircraft operations.
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NORTHERN APN DECOMMISSIONED CLSD TO ALL ACFT OPS
H8427/26 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QMNLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2610130456 C) 2701280500 EST E) NORTHERN APN DECOMMISSIONED CLSD TO ALL ACFT OPS
- NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeF4252/26· from 03 Nov, 20:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 04:00 UTC
Unmanned aircraft operations (multi-rotor below 7 kg) will take place within a 300-meter radius of a position 2.7 nautical miles from the airport. The operator will monitor tower frequency 125.1.
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UA OPS (MULTI-ROTOR BLW 7KG) WILL TAKE PLACE OPR WI 300M RADIUS OF PSN 374557S 1445559E BRG 134 MAG 2.7NM FM ARP OPR WILL MNT TWR FREQ 125.1 OPR CTC TEL: 0447 206 392
F4252/26 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/001/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2611032000 C) 2611040400 E) UA OPS (MULTI-ROTOR BLW 7KG) WILL TAKE PLACE OPR WI 300M RADIUS OF PSN 374557S 1445559E BRG 134 MAG 2.7NM FM ARP OPR WILL MNT TWR FREQ 125.1 OPR CTC TEL: 0447 206 392 F) SFC G) 196FT AGL
- NoticeObstacle: erectedH9040/26· until 29 Jan, 01:00 UTC (estimated)
There are illuminated construction cranes near the airport, 1.70 nautical miles from the airport reference point. Their top is 589 feet above mean sea level and infringes the inner horizontal surface by 184 feet.
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9 OBST CRANES (LIT) 589FT AMSL ERECTED OPR WI 250M OF PSN 374232.76S 1445229.64E BRG 300 MAG 1.70NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 184FT
H9040/26 NOTAMR H9031/26 Q) YMMM/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/3743S14453E001 A) YMEN B) 2611020114 C) 2701290100 EST E) 9 OBST CRANES (LIT) 589FT AMSL ERECTED OPR WI 250M OF PSN 374232.76S 1445229.64E BRG 300 MAG 1.70NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 184FT
- NoticeObstacle: erectedH9029/26· until 01 Feb, 08:00 UTC (estimated)
An obstacle (tower) 38 feet above ground has been erected 908 meters west of runway 26 threshold and 173 meters north of runway 08/26 centerline.
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OBST TOWER 38FT AGL ERECTED PSN 374346.41S 1445415.32E 908M W RWY 26 THR 173M N RWY 08/26 CL
H9029/26 NOTAMR H6371/26 Q) YMMM/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2611010715 C) 2702010800 EST E) OBST TOWER 38FT AGL ERECTED PSN 374346.41S 1445415.32E 908M W RWY 26 THR 173M N RWY 08/26 CL
- NoticeObstacle: erectedH9026/26· until 30 Nov, 08:00 UTC (estimated)
A lit crane has been erected near Melbourne Airport. Its top is 591 ft above sea level and infringes the inner horizontal surface by 186 ft.
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OBST CRANE (LIT) 591FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 374228.61S 1445219.21E BRG 298 MAG 1.87NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 186FT
H9026/26 NOTAMR H7015/26 Q) YMMM/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2610310807 C) 2611300800 EST E) OBST CRANE (LIT) 591FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 374228.61S 1445219.21E BRG 298 MAG 1.87NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 186FT
- NoticeObstacle: erectedH8859/26· until 19 Dec, 08:00 UTC
A lit crane has been erected 2.28 nautical miles from the airport. Its top is 463 feet above mean sea level and infringes the inner horizontal surface by 57 feet.
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OBST CRANE (LIT) 463FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 374226.25S 1445141.20E BRG 291 MAG 2.28NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 57FT
H8859/26 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2610282000 C) 2612190800 D) HJ E) OBST CRANE (LIT) 463FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 374226.25S 1445141.20E BRG 291 MAG 2.28NM FM ARP INFRINGES INNER HORIZONTAL SFC BY 57FT
Hours: HJ
- NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeF4067/26· until 07 Nov, 09:00 UTC
Unmanned aircraft (multi-rotor below 20 kg) operations will take place within a 500 meter radius of Flemington Racecourse. Operators will monitor tower frequency 125.1.
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UA OPS (MULTI-ROTOR BLW 20KG) WILL TAKE PLACE OPR WI 500M RADIUS OF PSN 374727.8S 1445544.2E 'FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE' APRX BRG 169 MAG 3NM FM ARP OPR WILL MNT TWR FREQ 125.1 OPR CTC TEL: 0421 721 100
F4067/26 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/004/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2610272300 C) 2611070900 D) 2610272300 TO 2610280900 2610282300 TO 2610290900 2610292300 TO 2610300900 2610302300 TO 2610310900 2611022300 TO 2611030900 2611042300 TO 2611050900 2611062300 TO 2611070900 E) UA OPS (MULTI-ROTOR BLW 20KG) WILL TAKE PLACE OPR WI 500M RADIUS OF PSN 374727.8S 1445544.2E 'FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE' APRX BRG 169 MAG 3NM FM ARP OPR WILL MNT TWR FREQ 125.1 OPR CTC TEL: 0421 721 100 F) SFC G) 400FT AGLHours: 2610272300 TO 2610280900 2610282300 TO 2610290900 2610292300 TO 2610300900 2610302300 TO 2610310900 2611022300 TO 2611030900 2611042300 TO 2611050900 2611062300 TO 2611070900
2 more NOTAMs
- NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeF3770/26· until 21 Dec, 00:00 UTC (estimated)
Remotely piloted aircraft system activities will take place within a 3 nautical mile radius of the airport reference point. This affects the airspace near the airport.
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UA OPS WILL TAKE PLACE WI 3NM RADIUS OF ARP REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATED AIRSPACE AUTHORISATIONS CTC AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA EMAIL: AAA(AT)AIRSERVICESAUSTRALIA.COM
F3770/26 NOTAMR F3766/26 Q) YMMM/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/004/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2610010000 C) 2612210000 EST D) HJ E) UA OPS WILL TAKE PLACE WI 3NM RADIUS OF ARP REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATED AIRSPACE AUTHORISATIONS CTC AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA EMAIL: AAA(AT)AIRSERVICESAUSTRALIA.COM F) SFC G) 400FT AGL
Hours: HJ
- NoticeDeclared distances: changedH7967/26· permanent
At YMEN airport, the declared distances and gradient changes for runways 08, 26, and 17 have been updated. Supplementary takeoff distances for runways 08, 26, and 17 are also amended, and the Enroute Supplement Australia (ERSA) has been changed.
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DECLARED DISTANCE AND GRADIENT CHANGES RWY TODA 08 1981(2.37) 26 1981(3.87) 17 1563(2.80) SUPPLEMENTARY TKOF DISTANCES RWY08- 1913(1.6) 1945(1.9) 1970(2.2) RWY26- 1706(1.6) 1774(1.9) 1825(2.2) 1866(2.5) 1942(3.3) RWY17- 1413(1.6) 1457(1.9) 1493(2.2) 1532(2.5) AMD ENR SUP AUSTRALIA (ERSA)
H7967/26 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QMDCH/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3744S14454E005 A) YMEN B) 2609290438 C) PERM E) DECLARED DISTANCE AND GRADIENT CHANGES RWY TODA 08 1981(2.37) 26 1981(3.87) 17 1563(2.80) SUPPLEMENTARY TKOF DISTANCES RWY08- 1913(1.6) 1945(1.9) 1970(2.2) RWY26- 1706(1.6) 1774(1.9) 1825(2.2) 1866(2.5) 1942(3.3) RWY17- 1413(1.6) 1457(1.9) 1493(2.2) 1532(2.5) AMD ENR SUP AUSTRALIA (ERSA)
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Melbourne Essendon Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 579
- Departures
- 555
- Different jets
- 107
Most frequent origins: Albury Airport (39), Mildura Airport (29), Avalon Airport (28), Warrnambool Airport (25), Adelaide International Airport (23).
Most frequent destinations: Warrnambool Airport (39), Albury Airport (36), Mildura Airport (33), Bairnsdale Airport (27), Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (23).
Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (425), Beechcraft King Air 350 (166), Pilatus PC-12 (83), Cessna Citation Mustang (46), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (42).
Tuesday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- GAM AirTurboprop, Piston aircraft
- Air LinkDubbo (YSDU) · Turboprop, Light jet, Piston aircraft
- Sharp AirlinesAdelaide International (YPAD) · Turboprop
- Australian Corporate Jet CentresTurboprop, Light jet, Midsize jet
- Toll AviationHelicopter
- Global Jet InternationalCoolangatta (Gold Coast) (YBCG) · Light jet, Midsize jet, Super midsize jet
- Flight Options (Australia)Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) (YBSU) · Light jet, Super midsize jet
- InterAirTurboprop, Piston aircraft
- Nighthawks Aviation OperationsCessnock (YCNK) · Helicopter
- RiseJetTurboprop, Light jet
- DJetsAuckland International (NZAA) · Light jet, Super midsize jet, Heavy jet
- Light Jets AustraliaBrisbane (Archerfield) (YBAF) · Light jet, Piston aircraft
- Melbourne HelicoptersHelicopter
- Pratt AviationHeavy jet
- Tristar AviationPiston aircraft
- ACAM PacificMidsize jet, Heavy jet
- Air National AustraliaHeavy jet
- Jet 7Turboprop
- JetCityLight jet
Empty legs from YMEN
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2 arrivals available
Tue, Nov 3TodayBrisbaneYBAF · Brisbane Archerfield AirportMelbourneYMEN · Melbourne Essendon AirportPilatus PC-248—On request
3NovBrisbane → MelbourneYBAF → YMEN · TodayPilatus PC-24 · 8 seatsOn request
Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysSunshine CoastYBSU · Sunshine Coast AirportMelbourneYMEN · Melbourne Essendon AirportPilatus PC-248—$8,008
5NovSunshine Coast → MelbourneYBSU → YMEN · in 2 daysPilatus PC-24 · 8 seats$8,008
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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YMEN airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Melbourne Essendon Airport airport (YMEN) today?
There are currently 9 valid NOTAMs for Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN). Affected: Apron: closed; All landing area lighting. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Melbourne Essendon Airport airport (YMEN)?
Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) has 2 runways: runway 08/26 with 1,921 m (6,302 ft), asphalt and runway 17/35 with 1,314 m (4,311 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,921 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Melbourne Essendon Airport airport (YMEN)?
Frequencies at YMEN: Tower 125.1 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz and ATIS 119.8 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Melbourne Essendon Airport?
The ICAO code is YMEN and the IATA code is MEB. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of YMEN airport?
Melbourne Essendon Airport sits at 282 ft (86 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Australia/Melbourne.
Where do private jets land at Melbourne Essendon?
Private jet passengers at YMEN are handled through ExecuJet Melbourne FBO (Hangar 17, Bradfield Court, Essendon Airport, VIC 3041, Australia). The operator confirms the exact meeting point with your flight confirmation.
Can I fly to YMEN by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Melbourne Essendon Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to YMEN?
There are currently 0 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Melbourne Essendon Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.