How many runways does Melbourne Airport have?

two intersecting
Melbourne Airport has two intersecting runways: one 3,657 m (11,998 ft) north–south and one 2,286 m (7,500 ft) east–west.

Which runway is in use at Melbourne Airport?

Runway 16
Currently at Melbourne Airport, during periods of south/south easterly winds, the north-south runway (Runway 16) is used for both arrivals and departures. This is an example of what is called a runway ‘mode’. Runway modes are described in the Noise Abatement Procedures (NAPs) for Melbourne Airport.

How wide is Melbourne Airport runway?

The airport features two runways. The north-south runway (16/34) is 3,657m long and 60m wide. The east-west runway (09/27) is 2,286m long and 45m wide.

How many planes land at Melbourne Airport each day?

However, prior to the coronavirus impacting aviation, Victoria’s major tourism gateway was welcoming on average 100,000 passengers and facilitating 670 aircraft movements per day. Pre-COVID the airport also experienced its busiest month on record, welcoming more than 3.3 million people overall in December 2019.

Who owns Melbourne Airport?

Australia Pacific Airports Corporation Limited
Melbourne Airport is owned and operated by Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd – APAM – ACN 076 999 114. Australia Pacific Airports Corporation Limited (APAC) – ACN 069 775 266 owns APAM and Australia Pacific Airports (Launceston) Pty Ltd (APAL) – ACN 081 578 903.

What is largest airport in the world?

King Fahd International Airport
King Fahd International Airport, also known as Dammam International Airport, is currently the largest airport in the world in terms of land area. The area of the airport situated in Saudi Arabia is 776 square km.

Does Melbourne have 2 airports?

There are four airports in and around Melbourne: Melbourne International Airport, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport and Moorabbin Airport. When you arrive in Melbourne or return home, you will land at either Melbourne Airport or Avalon Airport.