Airport code
AVV — Avalon Airport
AVV is the IATA code for Avalon Airport, an airport serving Geelong/Melbourne, Australia. Its ICAO code is YMAV, and it operates in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -38.0394, 144.4690 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).
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About Avalon Airport
Avalon Airport is an international airport, located in Avalon in the City of Greater Geelong in Victoria, Australia. While located outside the Melbourne metropolitan area, it is the second busiest of the four airports serving the state capital in passenger traffic. It is located 15 km (9 mi) north-east of the Geelong CBD and 50 km (31 mi) south-west of the Melbourne CBD. The airport is operated by Avalon Airport Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Linfox.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AVV |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YMAV |
| Airport name | Avalon Airport |
| City | Geelong/Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Hobart (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -38.0394 |
| Longitude | 144.4690 |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Avalon Airport?
The IATA code for Avalon Airport is AVV.
What is the ICAO code for Avalon Airport?
The ICAO code for Avalon Airport is YMAV.
Where is AVV airport located?
Avalon Airport (AVV) is located in Geelong/Melbourne, Australia.
What time zone is AVV in?
Avalon Airport operates in the Australia/Hobart time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to AVV?
The nearest airport to Avalon Airport (AVV) is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Essendon Fields, about 51 km away.
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