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Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

YMML
499
Flights/Day
18:51
Local Time
Melbourne
Timezone
434ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
YMML
VFR
18°C
Overcast • 14kt • 1014.00"
Observed: 07:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
17:00
CLR
21:00
CLR
02:00 BECMG
1.5k
03:00 TEMPO
1k
10:00 BECMG
3k
14:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 23:00 local time
About Melbourne Airport

Melbourne experiences 'four seasons in one day' with rapid weather changes. Generally moderate conditions but fronts can be gusty.

Is Melbourne Airport turbulent?

Melbourne is famous for experiencing 'four seasons in one day' due to its position where hot northern air meets cool Southern Ocean weather. Strong wind changes can occur rapidly as fronts pass through. The airport occasionally experiences gusty conditions during these transitions. Summer thunderstorms add another element of weather variability.

  • Famous for rapid weather changes
  • Cold fronts from the Southern Ocean bring wind shifts
  • Summer thunderstorms cause occasional delays
Why does Melbourne weather change so quickly?

Melbourne sits at the boundary between hot continental air from Australia's interior and cold air masses from the Southern Ocean. When fronts pass through, temperature can drop 15C in an hour with winds shifting dramatically. These changes are well-forecasted but can catch visitors off guard. The airport handles these transitions routinely.

When is the best time to fly from Melbourne?

Autumn (March-May) offers pleasant, stable conditions. Summer (December-February) is warm but brings thunderstorm risk. Winter is cool and changeable but rarely severe. Spring is the most unpredictable season with dramatic frontal passages. Melbourne's weather rarely causes extended airport closures.

Is turbulence at Melbourne dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Melbourne?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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QF699
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ADL 20:30 Local -- Forecast
VA895
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SYD 20:30 Local -- Forecast
JQ448
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OOL 20:35 Local -- Forecast
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HAK 20:45 Local -- Forecast
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DRW 20:45 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
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PER 20:45 Local -- Forecast
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QF QF2059
18:55
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MEL MGB
ZL ZL3783
18:55
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MEL CHC
NZ NZ216
18:55
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MEL SYD
JQ JQ530
18:55
Local
MEL AKL
JQ JQ213
airbus a320-232
19:00
Local
MEL SYD
VA VA883
19:00
Local
MEL BNE
JQ JQ572
19:00
Local
MEL NTL
VA VA9907
19:00
Local
MEL DPS
GA GA711
airbus a330-343
19:05
Local
MEL SYD
JQ JQ530
19:05
Local
MEL MQL
ZL ZL3684
19:10
Local
MEL HBA
JQ JQ715
19:15
Local
MEL BWT
ZL ZL3579
19:15
Local
MEL SYD
QF QF490
airbus a330-202
19:20
Local
MEL SYD
JQ JQ532
19:20
Local
MEL BNE
QF QF634
boeing 737-838
19:20
Local
MEL OOL
VA VA759
19:20
Local
MEL ADL
VA VA243
19:25
Local
MEL SIN
SQ SQ208
19:30
Local
MEL CBR
QF QF1564
19:30
Local
MEL NTL
QF QF1999
19:30
Local
MEL SYD
VA VA887
19:35
Local
MEL SYD
QF QF492
boeing 737-838
19:35
Local
MEL ADL
QF QF1797
19:45
Local
MEL CNS
JQ JQ946
19:50
Local
MEL HBA
VA VA1330
19:50
Local
MEL BNE
VA VA349
19:50
Local
MEL ADL
VA VA247
19:50
Local
MEL BNE
QF QF1276
19:55
Local
MEL PER
QF QF781
19:55
Local
MEL LST
JQ JQ743
19:55
Local
MEL PER
VA VA701
20:00
Local
MEL SYD
JQ JQ534
airbus a321-251nx(lr)
20:00
Local
MEL HBA
JQ JQ715
20:05
Local
MEL SYD
QF QF496
20:05
Local
MEL SYD
QF QF7354
20:15
Local
MEL PEK
CA CA166
airbus a330-343
20:20
Local
MEL OOL
VA VA761
20:20
Local
MEL HKG
HJ HJ213
20:25
Local
MEL HBA
QF QF1297
20:25
Local
MEL SYD
JQ JQ536
20:30
Local
MEL DEL
AI AI309
20:30
Local
MEL AKL
D08
boeing 767-3jhf(er)
20:30
Local
MEL ADL
QF QF699
20:30
Local
MEL SYD
VA VA895
20:35
Local
MEL OOL
JQ JQ448
20:45
Local
MEL HAK
HU HU484
20:45
Local
MEL DRW
VA VA1467
boeing 737-8fe
20:45
Local
MEL PER
VA VA703
20:50
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JQ JQ538
20:50
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VA VA353
20:50
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JQ JQ782
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