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Melbourne Orlando International Airport

Melbourne, United States

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Destinations

ICAO

KMLB

Elevation

33 ft

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The Essence of Melbourne Orlando International Airport

MLB

Location

Melbourne · FL · United States

Connectivity

5 routes · 2 destinations

Position

28.102°, -80.641° · 33 ft elev.

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Florida's Space Coast gateway serving central Brevard County.

Opened

1942

Location

Melbourne, United States

Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is a public airport located in Melbourne, Florida, on the state's Space Coast. It serves the Brevard County region and offers scheduled commercial service, general aviation, and significant military and cargo operations, with the Florida Air National Guard maintaining a presence on the airfield. The airport markets itself as a convenient alternative to larger Orlando-area airports, offering shorter security lines and easier parking. It has historically attracted regional and low-cost carriers, with service levels fluctuating based on carrier strategies and market demand. Melbourne is situated close to Kennedy Space Center and the broader aerospace industry corridor, giving it strategic importance for business aviation and defense-related traffic in addition to leisure travel.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving commercial passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and ride-sharing services, with no direct rail or bus rapid transit connection to downtown Melbourne.

Airlines here

American Airlines has provided service to Melbourne, with historical service also from carriers including Sun Country Airlines and various regional operators.

Notable facts

›Originally established as a U.S. Navy air station during World War II.
›Located approximately 60 miles southeast of downtown Orlando.
›The 148th Fighter Wing of the Florida Air National Guard is based at the airport.
›Positioned near Kennedy Space Center, supporting aerospace industry travel.
›Rebranded to include 'Orlando' in its name to broaden its regional appeal.

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Airlines serving this airport

American Airlines

Air France

Delta Air Lines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

US Airways

Routes

MLB → CLTAA · CRJ

MLB → ATLAF · M88

MLB → ATLDL · M88

MLB → ATLKL · M88

MLB → CLTUS · CRJ

Aircraft operating here

McDonnell Douglas MD-883 routes CRJ2 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Melbourne Orlando International Airport is a public airport 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of downtown Melbourne, in Brevard County, Florida, United States, and 70 miles (113 km) southeast of Orlando, located on central Florida's Space Coast. The airport is reached by NASA Boulevard. There is a VOR-DME located on the field. It is governed by a seven-member board which is appointed by the Melbourne City Council and the private sector. The airport budget is part of the Melbourne municipal budget; the airport receives no local tax dollars. The projected expenses for 2010 were $14.1 million. The executive director of the airport is Greg Donovan, A.A.E.

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