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YMEN

Melbourne Essendon Airport · Essendon Fields

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
282 ft / 86 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN), located in Essendon Fields, Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 282 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Melbourne Essendon Airport
ICAO / IATA
YMEN / MEB
Municipality
Essendon Fields
Country
Region
AU-VIC — Victoria
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
282 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,302 ft / 1,921 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 08 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,311 ft / 1,314 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 177° / 357°
RWY 17 (177°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (357°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
132.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
119.80 MHz
DEP DEP
118.90 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
125.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YMMLILS
Melbourne Airport
9 km / 5 nm
YMMB
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
33 km / 18 nm
YMAVILS
Melbourne Avalon International Airport
52 km / 28 nm
YLTV
Latrobe Valley Airport
148 km / 80 nm
YSHT
Shepparton Airport
151 km / 81 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026