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Australia's busiest general aviation airport by movements.
Opened
1948
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport is a major general aviation facility located in the southeastern suburb of Moorabbin, approximately 18 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. It is one of the busiest airports in Australia by total aircraft movements, serving primarily private, charter, training, and recreational flying operations.
The airport is a critical hub for flight training schools and hosts numerous aviation businesses, maintenance facilities, and the Australian Air League. It does not operate scheduled commercial passenger services, distinguishing it from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Avalon Airport.
Moorabbin is also home to the Classic Aircraft Trust and various aviation museums and heritage aircraft collections, adding cultural significance to its operational role.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle and taxi, with limited public bus services connecting to nearby suburban areas.
Airlines here
No major commercial airlines operate scheduled services from Moorabbin; the airport is used by general aviation operators, charter companies, and flight training organisations.
Notable facts
- ›One of the busiest airports in Australia by total aircraft movements.
- ›Serves as a major hub for flight training schools and general aviation.
- ›Located approximately 18 km southeast of Melbourne's CBD in the suburb of Moorabbin.
- ›Home to various aviation businesses, maintenance facilities, and heritage aircraft collections.
- ›Does not handle scheduled commercial passenger airline services.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
