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Melbourne Moorabbin Airport

Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne's busiest general aviation and training hub.

Opened

1948

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is a general aviation airport located approximately 18 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's central business district, in the suburb of Moorabbin. It is one of the busiest airports in Australia by aircraft movements, primarily serving private, recreational, and charter aviation as well as flight training operations. The airport is operated by Moorabbin Airport Corporation and hosts a large number of flying schools, making it a major centre for pilot training in Australia. It also accommodates aircraft maintenance, aerial work, and various aviation businesses on its grounds. Unlike Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Moorabbin does not operate scheduled commercial passenger services. It plays a critical supporting role in the broader Melbourne aviation network by relieving pressure on the main international airport.

Terminals

There is no commercial passenger terminal; the airport features general aviation facilities, FBOs, and amenities serving private and training aviation users.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by car, with public bus services connecting to nearby train stations on Melbourne's metropolitan rail network.

Airlines here

No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at Moorabbin; the airport is home to numerous flight training organisations including Moorabbin Flight Training and similar operators.

Notable facts

›Moorabbin is consistently ranked among the top airports in Australia by total aircraft movements.
›The airport covers approximately 266 hectares and has three sealed runways.
›It has hosted the Australian International Airshow on past occasions and various aviation events.
›The airport precinct includes retail and industrial tenants beyond purely aviation businesses.
›Moorabbin Airport Corporation holds a 99-year lease from the Australian federal government, granted in 1997.

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