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Melbourne Avalon International Airport

Geelong/Melbourne, Victoria (Australia)

IATA: AVV ICAO: YMAV

Longest Active Runway

10,000 ft

3,048 meters

Field Elevation

35 ft

11 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

-38.0403°, 144.4672°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#570 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#976 of 7558

Top 13.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Australia)

#9 in AU

#12 of 537 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

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Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Melbourne Avalon International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #570. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #976 worldwide (Top 13.4%) and #9 nationally in Australia.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Avalon Airport combines deep aerospace manufacturing heritage with competitive low-cost passenger operations. Located near Geelong on the western edge of Port Phillip Bay at 35 ft MSL, AVV's 10,000 ft runway easily accommodates heavy international widebody transports and aerobatic military demonstration teams. Its open terrain and low congestion make it a favorite alternate diversion airfield for Melbourne.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Single paved Runway 18/36 (10,000 ft / 3,048 m).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Constructed in 1952 as a flight test and assembly center for Australian-built Canberra bombers and Mirage fighters. Developed into a commercial low-cost carrier terminal in 2004; home to the biennial Australian International Airshow.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Secondary commercial airport for the Greater Melbourne region, positioned 28 NM southwest of Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) and 8 NM northeast of Geelong.

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Offers 10,000 ft of reinforced concrete runway surrounded by open rural plains, providing unobstructed flight paths and low air traffic congestion.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) · Airservices Australia Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP DAP)

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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Melbourne Avalon International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 35 ft (11 m MSL) in Geelong/Melbourne. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Secondary commercial airport for the Greater Melbourne region, positioned 28 NM southwest of Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) and 8 NM northeast of Geelong. Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 1 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Melbourne Airport (MEL) located 28.3 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

Melbourne Avalon International Airport's active flight strips comprise 18/36 (10,000 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,000 ft (3,048 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
18/36	10,000 ft (3048m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Melbourne Airport (Melbourne)	`MEL`	28.3 NM (52.4 km)	11,998 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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