Melbourne Moorabbin Airport — Melbourne, Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (Melbourne) is MBW — its ICAO code is YMMB.
Distance & flight time from MBW
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
MBW is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, a busy general aviation and pilot training airport in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. It is one of the country's most active airports by aircraft movements, largely because it hosts numerous flight schools, charter operators, and private aviation businesses rather than scheduled airline traffic, which is concentrated at Melbourne's larger airports instead. Moorabbin has a long aviation heritage dating back to World War II, when it served as a Royal Australian Air Force training base, and it retains that training-focused character today. The airport also houses an aviation museum showcasing historic aircraft. For travelers, MBW is not a commercial passenger hub, but for pilots and aviation enthusiasts it is one of the most significant general aviation facilities in Australia.
Runways at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1873 ft (571 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
| 13L/31R | 3770 ft (1149 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 13R/31L | 3478 ft (1060 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
| 17L/35R | 4380 ft (1335 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17R/35L | 4069 ft (1240 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.9 MHz |
| AWIS | A/hours | 120.9 MHz |
| CTAF | When TWR not operating | 118.1 MHz |
| FIA | Melb CNTR | 135.7 MHz |
| Fuel | World Fuel | 121.65 MHz |
| SMC | 134.25 MHz | |
| TWR | East | 118.1 MHz |
| TWR | West | 123 MHz |
Airports near Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
- Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) — 32.7 km (20.3 mi)
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) — 41.2 km (25.6 mi)
- Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) — 55.9 km (34.7 mi)
- Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) — 122.7 km (76.2 mi)
- West Sale Airport (SXE) — 163.9 km (101.8 mi)
- Shepparton Airport (SHT) — 174.2 km (108.2 mi)
- Benalla Airport (BLN) — 177.7 km (110.4 mi)
- Ararat Airport (ARY) — 200.2 km (124.4 mi)
MBW is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, a general aviation and flight training hub, not Melbourne's main international airport. Searchers should not confuse MBW with MEL when booking commercial flights to Melbourne.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The IATA code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is MBW.
What is the ICAO code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport?
The ICAO code for Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is YMMB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.