Melbourne Essendon Airport
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Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is an airport serving Melbourne, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 37° 43' 41.2" S, 144° 54' 7.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Hobart (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MEB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLS | Flinders Island, Australia | 233 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 96 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MEB
1 active airline serving Melbourne Essendon Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Melbourne Essendon Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne International Airport | MEL | Melbourne | Australia | 8 km |
| Avalon Airport | AVV | Avalon | Australia | 51 km |
| King Island Airport | KNS | King Island | Australia | 255 km |
| Albury Airport | ABX | Albury | Australia | 260 km |
| Portland Airport | PTJ | Portland | Australia | 308 km |
| Wynyard Airport | BWT | Burnie | Australia | 370 km |
| Mount Gambier Airport | MGB | Mount Gambier | Australia | 363 km |
| Narrandera Airport | NRA | Narrandera | Australia | 366 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 43' 41.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 144° 54' 7.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -37.728100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 144.901993
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Hobart
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 07:05 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 282 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 86 m
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