Melbourne Airport (also known as Tullamarine Airport) (IATA: MEL, ICAO: YMML) is the busiest airport serving Melbourne and the second busiest airport in Australia after Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. The airport is home base for passenger airlines Jetstar and Tiger Airways Australia and cargo airlines Australian air Express and Toll Priority and is a major hub for Qantas and Virgin Blue. The airport has its own suburb boundaries with the area officially named Melbourne Airport and the postcode 3045. Melbourne Airport is the recipient of the IATA Eagle Award,^[2] two National Tourism Awards ^[3][4] and has been ranked in the top five airports worldwide numerous times. ^[5][6][7] An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete. ... The term asphalt is often used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre (also known as The CBD). ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Sydney Airport Control Tower Sydney (Kingsford Smith) International Airport, or Sydney Airport (IATA: SYD, ICAO: YSSY), is located in the Sydney suburb of Mascot. ... For the aircraft, see Lockheed JetStar. ... Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd is a low cost airline which intends to commence services in the Australian domestic airline market on 23rd November 2007, subject to regulatory approval. ... Australian Air Express is a cargo airline based in Melbourne, Australia. ... Toll Holdings is Australias largest transport company, with units or divisions in trucking, rail, sea and air transport. ... Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ... Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd is an Australian low-cost airline and Australias second-biggest airline. ... This article is about the suburb. ... Postcodes are generally clearly visible outside Australia Post offices. ... The International Air Transport Association is an international trade organization of airlines headquarted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Scout in several national Scouting organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP). ...

Located 20 km to the northwest of Melbourne's CBD, and adjacent to the suburb of Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia, the airport has two runways and four terminals. With over 50 destinations and over 25 airlines, the airport handled over 22 million passengers with 180,500 aircraft movements during 2006-2007 financial year. ^[8] Since 2004, Melbourne Airport has faced competition from Avalon Airport, located 50 km to the southwest of Melbourne's CBD, for domestic operations ^[9], and for international operations additionally which could commence as early as October. ^[10] A second commercial airport is unique among any Australian city.^[11] The Hoddle Grid is the layout of the streets of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia. ... “Suburbia” redirects here. ... The Melbourne suburb of Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia, is a collection of recent housing estates and light industry. ... VIC redirects here. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Avalon Airport (IATA: AVV, ICAO: YMAV) is an airport located in Avalon, Victoria, Australia. ... The Hoddle Grid is the layout of the streets of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia. ... For other uses, see October (disambiguation). ...

History

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The airport was built to replace the nearby, outdated Essendon Airport, which did not have runways or terminals able to accommodate large aircraft such as the Boeing 747 which was due to enter service in the early 1970s. The airport opened on 1 July 1970. Melbourne Airport was originally called "Tullamarine Airport" and locals still commonly refer to it by that name or simply as 'Tulla'. Essendon Airport (IATA airport code: MEB) is located at Essendon North, in Melbournes northern suburbs, Victoria, Australia. ... The Boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the Jumbo Jet,[4][5] is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing in the United States. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

A number of Australian airports were privatised in 1997 including Melbourne Airport, which was leased to the Australia Pacific Airports Corporation, a company largely owned by a group of infrastructure investment funds, for 50 years. Significant refurbishment of the rather dated terminals has been undertaken since privatisation and the airport now boasts a wide array of shops and food outlets. Popular food outlets include Hungry Jacks, Krispy Kreme, Boost Juice, Hudsons Coffee, Nando's and McDonalds. This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... This article is about a property agreement in private law. ... Institutional fund management is fund management conducted by large financial firms such as banks, insurance companies and major investment organisations (e. ... Burger King (BK for short) is a large international food corporation that sells fast food in chain stores. ... Krispy Kreme is a chain of doughnut stores. ... Boost Juice is a chain of retail outlets which originated in Australia that specialise in selling juice. ... Hudsons Coffee corporate logo Hudsons Coffee was founded in 1998 by Ros Turner and Mark Hawthorne, after a conversation over coffee one day in Melbourne. ... The Nandos logo. ... McDonalds Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the worlds largest chain of fast-food restaurants [1]. Although McDonalds did not invent the hamburger or fast food, its name has become nearly synonymous with both. ...

Awards and accolades

Since Melbourne Airport's establishment, it has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades.

In sheer airport rankings;

• In 1997 and 1998, Melbourne Airport was ranked in the top five airports worldwide by the IATA. ^[12][13]
• In 1999, the airport was named "Airport of the Year" by the Australian Airport Association. ^[14]
• In 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, Melbourne Airport was ranked in the top ten for World's Best Airports by Business Traveller Magazine. ^[15] In 2000, it made the top five. ^[16]
• In 2001, Melbourne Airport was ranked in the Top Ten Overseas Airports by UK magazine Wanderlust. ^[17]
• In 2003, Melbourne Airport received the IATA Eagle Award. ^[18] Melbourne Airport is the first, and one of only two, Australian airports to receive the award. ^[19]
• In 2008, Melbourne Airport was ranked in the top five for airports that handle between 15 and 25 million passengers, by Airports Council International. ^[20]

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• In 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, Melbourne Airport received recognition from Keep Australia Beautiful. ^[21]
• In 1997 and 1998, Melbourne Airport won the Property Council's Public Building of the Year award. ^[22]
• In 1998, 1999 and 2000, the airport was named in the Victorian Tourism Awards. ^[23]
• In 1998 and 2000, Melbourne Airport won the National Tourism Award for General Tourism Services at the Australian Tourism Awards ^[24][25]
• In 1999, the airport won the Melbourne Award, from the Committee of Melbourne. ^[26]
• In 2000, the airport was instated in the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame. ^[27]
• In 2002, Singapore Airlines presented the airport with Singapore Airlines Service Partner Award. ^[28]
• In 2004, Singapore Airlines presented Melbourne Airport with the Premier Business Partner award. ^[29]
• In 2005, Melbourne Airport won the Industry Innovation and Best Practice award at the Tourism and Transport Forum Australia. ^[30]
• In 2006, Melbourne Airport won the Australian Construction Achievement Award for the runway widening project, calling it, "the most outstanding example of construction excellence for 2006." ^[31]

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Accidents and incidents

• On May 29, 2003, Qantas Flight 1737 en route to Launceston Airport was hijacked shortly after takeoff. The flight attendants and passengers managed to subdue and restrain the hijacker, and the plane landed safely at Melbourne.

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Today

Melbourne Airport is currently the second busiest airport in Australia after Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney. The airport is curfew-free and operates 24 hours a day, although in practice there are few aircraft movements between 2 a.m and 4 a.m, except freight aircraft. Sydney Airport Control Tower Sydney (Kingsford Smith) International Airport, or Sydney Airport (IATA: SYD, ICAO: YSSY), is located in the Sydney suburb of Mascot. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... This article is about the restrictions and constraints of particular movements. ...

New Services

Northern Winter 2007/2008

• Korean Air commenced operations at the airport on September 22, with a thrice-weekly service to Seoul-Incheon. ^[32]
• Cathay Pacific increased its services to Hong Kong to triple daily, from twice daily, starting October.^[33]
• Norfolk Air commenced operations at the airport in October with a once-weekly Norfolk Island - Sydney - Melbourne - Norfolk Island service.
• Philippine Airlines increased Melbourne flights for the peak season with an additional two weekly flights, routed via Sydney, providing Melbourne with five weekly flights to Manila.
• Skywest introduced a thrice-weekly Perth - Kalgoorlie - Melbourne service from November.
• Jetstar commenced daily A320 flights between Tullamarine and Perth in November.
• Tiger Airways Australia began operations in November with Melbourne Airport as its main hub, serving destinations around Australia.
• Air China de-linked Melbourne from Sydney, offering non-stop services on both the Beijing-Shanghai-Melbourne-Shanghai-Beijing routes, operating 3 times per week.^[34]
• Qantas began a twice weekly flight between Melbourne and Shanghai from early 2008.
• China Southern Airlines now operates two additional direct services from Melbourne to Guangzhou for the peak season.^[35]
• Jetstar increased frequencies from Melbourne to Cairns, Sunshine Coast and Hobart from 18 March 2008 with new Airbus A321 aircraft . ^[36]

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Northern Summer 2008

• Thai Airways International added 2 additional weekly Bangkok services beginning 30 March, 2008, giving Thai a double-daily frequency on this route. The flights will be operated with a Boeing 777.
• Air New Zealand began daily direct flights to San Francisco via Auckland from 30 March, 2008. ^[37].
• Qantas added 3 additional flights to Hong Kong from April 1, 2008. These new flights will be operated by an A330-300 and will complement the current daily 747-400 service. Qantas will eventually go to twice daily on the Melbourne-Hong Kong route.^[38]
• Jetstar entered the Melbourne-Darwin-Singapore route with new flights from 17 April, 2008. ^[39]Flights JQ 61 and JQ62 are operated daily by the airline's A320 aircraft; and will complement the existing Melbourne to Darwin flight. ^[40]
• Air Vanuatu will commence a weekly direct service from Port Vila to Melbourne from 5 June. ^[41]
• Malaysia Airlines will increase flights from 14 to 16 weekly in July 2008 with additional services on Fridays and Sundays using Boeing 777 aircraft.
• Norfolk Air will add an additional flight each week from Norfolk Island to Melbourne from 1 September. ^[42]

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Northern Winter 2008/2009

• Air New Zealand will increase capacity by replacing selected existing Melbourne - Auckland services operatedy by A320 aircraft with B767-300, from 26 October, 2008. Three more weekly Melbourne - Auckland services operated by B767-300 aircraft will be introduced beginning 16 December, 2008. ^[43]
• Emirates Airline will add a third daily service to Dubai commencing in February 2009 utilising the Airbus A380. ^{[44] [45]}
• Qantas will replace its 343-seat 747-400ER aircraft on its daily Melbourne-Los Angeles-Melbourne non-stop service with the larger 450-seat A380-800 aircraft, increasing seat numbers by approximately 800 per week, from October 2008 ^[46].
• Qantas, from late 2008, will remove the last three A330-200 services on Melbourne-Auckland-Los Angeles-Auckland-Melbourne and replace them with larger B747-400 aircraft, increasing seat numbers by 600 per week.^{[citation needed]}.

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Prospective users and routes

• Air India - Originally planned to launch November 1, 2007 ^[47] but now deferred till early 2009 ^[48][49]
• Etihad Airways - Plans to launch daily flights starting between April 2009 - April 2010 ^[50] They may start as early as Q1 2009. ^[51]
• Jetstar Airways - Expansion to Kuala Lumpur, ^[52] Rome and Athens ^[53]
• Qatar Airways - Received government approvals, ^[54] and plans to launch service in late 2008 ^[55]
• Royal Brunei Airlines - Plans to launch services, timeframe indeterminate. ^[56]
• Virgin Atlantic - Evaluating services using the Boeing 787, timeframe indeterminate. ^[57]
• Viva Macau - Plans to launch flights by December ^[58]

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Airbus A380

Recent works have been undertaken to prepare the airport for the late 2007 arrival of the double-deck Airbus A380, which has been purchased by a number of airlines using the airport including Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Thai, China Southern Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Improvements include construction of dual airbridges (Gates 9 and 11) with the ability to board both decks simultaneously to reduce turnaround times, the extension of the international terminal building by 20 metres to include new penthouse airline lounges, an expansion to the short-term carpark, a second exit off the Tullamarine Freeway to reduce congestion on Airport Drive, the widening of the north/south runway by 15 metres and the widening of remote stands and taxiways. Along with the construction of an additional extra large baggage carousel in the international arrivals hall. All this work has made the airport the first A380-capable airport in Australia. ^[59] Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, an EADS subsidiary. ... Malaysia Airlines (Abbreviated: MAS, Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia) is the national airline of Malaysia, operating scheduled services to over 100 destinations worldwide. ... Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ... China Southern Airlines (中国南方航空公司) (SEHK: 1055, NYSE: ZNH) is an airline based in Guangzhou in the Guangdong province of the Peoples Republic of China. ... Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400 9V-SPA takes off from London Heathrow Airport bound for Singapore Changi Airport. ... Emirates Airline (shortened form: Emirates) (Arabic: طيران الإماراتTayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group. ... Heading through the Sound Tube on the Tullamarine Freeway Tullamarine Freeway is a Melbourne freeway linking the citys international airport to the CBD. History Tullamarine Freeway is one of the oldest freeways in Melbourne. ...

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Competition with Avalon Airport

When Jetstar was established in 2004, it was decided to operate flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth from Avalon Airport rather than Melbourne Airport. This has created airport competition for the first time in any Australian city. This has led to the establishment of the Budget Terminal, home to Tiger Airways Australia, to compete with Avalon Airport. Additionally, this has prompted Melbourne Airport to lower landing fees and make it the cheapest arrival point in Australia, a quarter the price of rival Sydney Airport. ^[63] The competition with Avalon will only get more intense as AirAsia X launches flights to Kuala Lumpur from Avalon, which may be as early as October. ^[64] This makes Melbourne the only city in Australia to have a second airport with commercial flights. For the aircraft, see Lockheed JetStar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sydney (Kingsford Smith) International Airport, or Sydney Airport, is located in Mascot, New South Wales, and is the major airport serving Sydney, Australia. ... BNE redirects here. ... Adelaide Airport (IATA: ADL, ICAO: YPAD) is the principal airport in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. ... This article is about an airport in Australia. ... Avalon Airport (IATA: AVV, ICAO: YMAV) is an airport located in Avalon, Victoria, Australia. ... Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd is a low cost airline which intends to commence services in the Australian domestic airline market on 23rd November 2007, subject to regulatory approval. ... Avalon Airport (IATA: AVV, ICAO: YMAV) is an airport located in Avalon, Victoria, Australia. ... Sydney (Kingsford Smith) International Airport, or Sydney Airport, is located in Mascot, New South Wales, and is the major airport serving Sydney, Australia. ... AirAsia X, is a new long haul budget airline operated by AirAsia X Sdn. ... For other uses, see Kuala Lumpur International Airport (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see October (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre (also known as The CBD). ...

Traffic and statistics

Melbourne Airport passenger numbers have hit a record high, with the airport recording more than 22.5 million passengers in 2006-07. 4.53 million of those were international, with the remaining 17.81 million domestic. There were 180,160 aircraft movements, the vast majority (154,810) being domestic passenger services. ^[65] In the long term, for passenger movements, the forecasted averaged annual growth rate is between 3.3% and 4.3%. ^[66] This firmly entrenches Melbourne Airport as Australia's second busiest airport, remaining busier than Brisbane Airport, ^[67] but not surpassing Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport ^[68]. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Look up Domestic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... BNE redirects here. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Sydney Airport redirects here. ...

The following table lists passenger statistics for Melbourne Airport. Forecast statistics are in dark grey.

Busiest International Routes out of Melbourne Airport (2007)[71] Rank Airport Passengers handled  % Change 1 Singapore Changi Airport 844,595 ▲3.2 2 Auckland International Airport 673,526 ▲2.8 3 Hong Kong International Airport 375,763 ▼9.6 4 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 355,073 ▲8.0 5 Los Angeles International Airport 328,006 ▲8.1 6 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport 305,244 ▲51.7 7 Dubai International Airport 287,022 ▲4.0 8 Christchurch International Airport 265,436 ▲7.1 9 London Heathrow Airport 229,983 ▲2.9 10 Wellington International Airport 134,195 ▲4.4

Busiest Domestic Routes out of Melbourne Airport (2008)[72] Rank Airport Passengers handled (thousands)  % Change 1 Sydney Airport 6,821.8 ▲5.6 2 Brisbane Airport 2,697.7 ▲4.8 3 Adelaide Airport 1,892.2 ▲1.9 4 Perth Airport 1,625.9 ▲10.1 5 Gold Coast Airport 1,365.7 ▲10.5 6 Hobart Airport 1,015.9 ▲2.5 7 Canberra Airport 966.1 ▲3.6 8 Launceston Airport 769.6 ▲10.0 9 Cairns Airport 447.7 ▲0.9 10 Maroochydore Airport 407.1 ▲2.9

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Runways

Melbourne Airport currently has two intersecting runways, one 3,657 metre North-South runway and one 2,286 East-West runway. As traffic grows, several runway expansion projects are on the agenda. A 843 metre extension of the North-South runway to provide it an ultimate length of 4,500 metres and a 1,214 metre extension of the East-West runway to give it an ultimate length of 3,500 metres are both planned. ^[73] Additionally, two more runways are planned. Firstly, a 3,000 metre runway west of the current North-South runway. ^[74] Secondly, another 3,000 metre runway is planned south of the current East-West runway. ^[75] A third runway is expected to be required from 2017 as traffic movement is expected to reach 248,000 per annum ^[76].

Terminals

Melbourne Airport Terminal precinct

The terminals have 46 (57 by the map to the right) gates between them. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 554 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (678 × 733 pixels, file size: 96 KB, MIME type: image/png) Melbourne Airport Terminal area. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 554 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (678 × 733 pixels, file size: 96 KB, MIME type: image/png) Melbourne Airport Terminal area. ...

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is currently home to domestic services for Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink, and is located to the northern end of the terminal building. Departures for Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink are located on the first floor, while arrivals are located on the ground floor. A wide range of shops and food outlets are situated at the end of the terminal, just before heading into the International Terminal (T2). Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ... For the aircraft, see Lockheed JetStar. ... QantasLink is a regional subsidiary of Australian airline Qantas and is an affiliate member of the Oneworld airline alliance. ... Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ... For the aircraft, see Lockheed JetStar. ... QantasLink is a regional subsidiary of Australian airline Qantas and is an affiliate member of the Oneworld airline alliance. ...

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 houses most international flights out of Melbourne Airport, with the only exception being Jetstar's flight to Singapore which operates via Darwin. The terminal has 16 gates, however gates 12-16 are 'standoff' (or non-airbridge gates). Jetway is the registered trademark of FMC Technologies, Inc. ...

A $330 million expansion program for T2 was announced in 2007. The objectives of this project include new lounges and retail facilities, a new satellite terminal, increased luggage capacity and a redesign of outbound passenger customs and security areas. A new satellite terminal will feature floor to ceiling windows offering views of the north-south runway. The new concourse will include three double-decker aerobridges each accommodating an A380 aircraft or two smaller aircraft. Capacity for baggage handling will also be increased and two new baggage belts in the arrivals hall will cater for additional A380 traffic. Work commenced in November 2007 and will be completed in stages through to 2012. ^[77]

Although described as a satellite terminal, it is really an extension of the current international terminal building connected by an above-ground corridor access. Diagrams of the proposed new extension however indicate that departures will take place on the lower deck (similar to the A380 boarding lounges currently in use at gates 9 and 11) with arrivals streamed on to the first floor to connect with the current first floor arrivals deck. Passengers departing from gates in the new extension will therefore have to drop down into their gate lounges once they reach their assigned gate.

Gate 13 used by Virgin Blue at T3

Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is home to Virgin Blue, Regional Express and Skywest. Terminal 3 was formerly used by Ansett Australia solely, until its collapse in 2001. Following Ansett's departure, Virgin Blue moved into the terminal from what was then called Domestic Express, now Terminal 4. It currently houses all domestic airlines that are not part of the Qantas Group. Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd is an Australian low-cost airline and Australias second-biggest airline. ... Rex, Regional Express Airlines, is a regional airline serving Southeast states of Australia. ... This is an article about an airline in North America. ... “Ansett” redirects here. ... This article is about the year. ... “Ansett” redirects here. ... Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd is an Australian low-cost airline and Australias second-biggest airline. ... Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ...

Terminal 4

Terminal 4 was originally called the Domestic Express terminal and is now a budget terminal, the first of its kind in Australia. Originally, it was purposely constructed for Virgin Blue and