MEL - Melbourne 🇦🇺

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Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (ICAO: YMML / IATA: MEL)

Location (City, Country)
Melbourne, Australia

Airport Type & Size
Melbourne Airport is one of the busiest airports in Oceania, handling both passenger and cargo traffic.

• Runway 16/34 (Main): 11,998 ft / 3,657 m
• Runway 08/26 (Secondary): 7,500 ft / 2,286 m

The cargo area is located south of the main terminals near the threshold of runway 34. The airport is designed for heavy international operations, but also handles regional and domestic routes with M and S category aircraft.

Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Melbourne would serve as a perfect southern hemisphere addition, complementing Sydney and helping players build realistic regional connections with smaller M and S aircraft. The airport’s cross-runway layout adds operational depth, and its planned third runway would give room for future expansion. It also has a broad mix of regional, long-haul, and ultra-long-haul flights, making it an ideal choice for WoA gameplay.

Major Airlines & Routes
Based / Key Operators:
Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink, Virgin Australia, REX, Alliance Airlines

International Airlines:
Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, United, Delta, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, and many others

Example Destinations:

• Domestic: SYD, CBR, BNE, CNS, DRW, PER, HBA, ADL, ASP, AYQ, BME, BQB, MQL, WGA, MIM, ABX
• Regional: AKL, CHC, WLG, ZQN, NAN, NOU, RAR
• Asia: SIN, KUL, DPS, CGK, BKK, NRT, HND, ICN, MAA, BOM, BLR, CCU, DEL, CAN, PVG, XMN, PEK
• Middle East: DXB, DOH, AUH
• Africa: JNB
• North America: LAX, SFO

Unique Features or Challenges

• Major Oceania hub with global connectivity
• Functional cross-runway layout for varied operations
• Located in the southern hemisphere — expanding network diversity
• Handles everything from turboprops to A380s
• Potential future expansion with a third runway (parallel to 16/34)

Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos

Melbourne Airport - Wikipedia