Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Melbourne Essendon Airport serves Essendon Fields in Victoria, Australia, under the IATA code MEB and the ICAO code YMEN. The airport lies at an elevation of 282 ft (86 m) and runs on Australia/Melbourne time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Melbourne Essendon Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Melbourne Essendon Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | YMEN |
|---|---|
| Type: | medium airport |
| Continent: | OC |
| Country code: | AU |
| Country: | Australia |
| City | Essendon Fields |
| IATA: | MEB |
| Longitude: | 144.9020 |
| Latitude: | -37.7281 |
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Key facts about Melbourne Essendon Airport
Melbourne Essendon Airport is located at -37.7281, 144.9020, at an elevation of 282 ft (86 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Local time at the airport follows Australia/Melbourne. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne Essendon Airport flight status
How do I check Melbourne Essendon Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Melbourne Essendon Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Melbourne Essendon Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Melbourne Essendon Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Melbourne Essendon Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Melbourne Essendon Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes MEB and YMEN mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. MEB is the IATA code for Melbourne Essendon Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. YMEN is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Melbourne Essendon Airport in?
Melbourne Essendon Airport runs on Australia/Melbourne time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.