Airport code
MEB — Melbourne Essendon Airport
MEB is the IATA code for Melbourne Essendon Airport, an airport serving Essendon Fields, Australia. Its ICAO code is YMEN, and it operates in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -37.7281, 144.9020 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 282 ft (86 m).
Overview
About Melbourne Essendon Airport
Essendon Fields Airport is a 305 ha public airport serving scheduled commercial, corporate-jet, charter and general aviation flights. Located in the north western suburb of Essendon Fields, it is Melbourne's second largest airport and the closest to the city's centre. From its construction in 1921 until 1970 it served as Melbourne's main airport, but was replaced by Tullamarine Airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MEB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | YMEN |
| Airport name | Melbourne Essendon Airport |
| City | Essendon Fields |
| Country | Australia |
| Time zone | Australia/Hobart (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -37.7281 |
| Longitude | 144.9020 |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 6,302 ft (1,921 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Melbourne Essendon Airport?
The IATA code for Melbourne Essendon Airport is MEB.
What is the ICAO code for Melbourne Essendon Airport?
The ICAO code for Melbourne Essendon Airport is YMEN.
Where is MEB airport located?
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is located in Essendon Fields, Australia.
What time zone is MEB in?
Melbourne Essendon Airport operates in the Australia/Hobart time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to MEB?
The nearest airport to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, about 8 km away.
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