Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (YMML)
Melbourne, Australia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
YMML
IATA
MEL
City
Melbourne
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
434 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-37.6733, 144.8433
Overview
Second busiest Australian airport. Four-season weather with crosswind challenges and training academies nearby.
Current Weather at YMML
Pilots flying into or out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR YMML 030900Z AUTO 35010KT 9999 // SCT041 BKN056 OVC063 12/07 Q0999Wind 350° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 35
Current TAF
TAF YMML 030820Z 0309/0412 32014KT 9999 -SHRA BKN040 FM040000 28015G25KT 9999 -RA SCT020 BKN030 FM040200 26015G25KT 9999 -RA SCT012 BKN020 INTER 0400/0402 28020G30KT 5000 RA BKN020 TEMPO 0402/0412 26020G30KT 3000 RA BKN012Decode METAR for YMML
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for YMML. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for YMML. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Melbourne. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like YMML include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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