Partner for Landing Permit Management at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (IATA: MEL, ICAO: YMML) with Just Aviation

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) requires all aircraft to obtain landing permits in compliance with strict airspace protection regulations. Under the Airport’s Act 1996 and the Airport’s (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996, Melbourne Airport’s airspace is designated as Prescribed Airspace, encompassing the planned four-runway layout. Any activity that intrudes into this airspace, such as the construction of permanent or temporary structures (e.g., cranes) or non-structural activities like air turbulence from stacks or vents, must receive prior approval. Additionally, the Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS) safeguard airspace for instrument flight operations, providing higher protection than the Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS), especially around critical navigational aids.

To secure a landing permit, applicants must submit a completed application form, along with aircraft registration and airworthiness certificates, proof of insurance, a detailed flight plan, noise certification per ICAO regulations, and a valid operator’s certificate. Landing permits are typically valid for the duration of the specific flight or series of flights, with the exact validity outlined in the permit. It is advisable to submit applications 7 to 14 days before the intended flight date, and even earlier during peak periods or for complex operations, to ensure timely processing and approval.