Melbourne Airport

YMML / MEL

Melbourne, AU

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
7 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YMML 041000Z AUTO 22007KT 9999 // BKN024 OVC048 10/08 Q1033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 434 ft
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
OVC 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,834 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,234 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Melbourne Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 7 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF YMML 040810Z 0409/0512 20008KT 9999 -SHRA FEW014 BKN030 FM042000 13008KT 9999 NSW SCT040 INTER 0410/0415 5000 SHRA BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
20:00Z FM042000
+10h
IFR 130° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MML
09
27
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 7,500 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
4.1 kt 5.7 kt
126° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
11,998 ft 197 ft ASP 171°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - YMML

15,627 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.5%
MVFR
18.1%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
2.1%

Melbourne Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.7%
N
27.3%
S
20.5%
W
17.3%
NE
5.4%
NW
7.9%
SE
2.5%
SW
15.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.9°C
Range: 1°C to 44°C
1°C 44°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 15,627 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Melbourne Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YMML
IATA Code: MEL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 434 ft MSL

Location

City: Melbourne
Country: AU
Latitude: -37.661548°
Longitude: 144.836432°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 11,998 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Melbourne Airport

Overview

Melbourne Airport serves as Victoria's primary international and domestic airport, located approximately 11 kilometers northwest of Melbourne's central business district. As a major aviation hub, the airport handles significant passenger and cargo traffic, supporting both commercial airline operations and general aviation. The airport's substantial elevation at 434 feet MSL and two extensive asphalt runways facilitate diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Melbourne's airport environment experiences variable weather conditions typical of southeastern Australia's temperate climate. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts between runway 09/27 and 16/34 depending on prevailing meteorological conditions. The airport's runway lengths (7,500 ft and 11,998 ft) provide substantial operational flexibility for different aircraft categories and weather scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in the Port Phillip Basin presents relatively flat terrain surrounding the airport perimeter. With two parallel runways of differing lengths and orientations, Melbourne Airport offers pilots multiple approach and departure options. The substantial runway infrastructure supports wide-body international aircraft as well as domestic regional operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will typically depend on wind direction, with 16/34 offering the longest landing surface at 11,998 feet. Pilots should analyze current wind vectors and crosswind components when selecting appropriate runway alignment. The airport's elevation and substantial runway lengths provide considerable operational flexibility for most aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.