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Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)
Melbourne Avalon International Airport is an international airport serving Geelong/Melbourne (Victoria), Australia. Its IATA code is AVV and its ICAO code is YMAV. It has one runway, 3,048 m long.
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- ICAOYMAV
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AVV
- ICAO code
- YMAV
- City
- Geelong/Melbourne
- Region / province
- Victoria
- Country / territory
- Australia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 38.0403° S, 144.4672° E
- Elevation
- 11 m (35 ft)
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne (UTC+11:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,048 m10,000 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,105 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,728 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,705 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 116.100 MHz |
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 120.100 MHz |
| FSS | 135.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.100 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 129.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Melbourne Avalon International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Geelong/Melbourne through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Australia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | 52 km |
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | 592 km |
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | 632 km |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | 756 km |
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 886 km |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | WTB | 1,351 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
The IATA code of Melbourne Avalon International Airport is AVV and its ICAO code is YMAV. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Melbourne Avalon International Airport located?
Melbourne Avalon International Airport is in Geelong/Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at coordinates 38.0403° S, 144.4672° E and an elevation of 11 m (35 ft).
How far is Melbourne Avalon International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Melbourne Avalon International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,705 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,728 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,105 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
The longest runway at Melbourne Avalon International Airport is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Melbourne Avalon International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.