YMEN, Essendon Airport (MEB), Essendon North, Victoria, Australia		[EDIT]
ELEV 282   UTC +10   VAR 11 DEG E C	Lat: -37.72545693   Lon: 144.89916952

Essendon Airport (IATA: MEB, ICAO: YMEN) is located at Essendon, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Victoria, Australia. It is located next to the Tullamarine Freeway on 305 ha (750 acres), 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the Melbourne Central Business District and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Melbourne Airport.

Operator

Essendon Airport Pty Ltd, Essendon Fields House, Level 2, 7 English Street, EssendonAirport, VIC, 3041. EMAIL enquiries@essport.com.au, PH 03 9948 9300, FAX 9948 9330.

Remarks

1. AD Charges: All ACFT.
2. TRAFFIC HOLDING FUEL ADVISORY: 0845-0945 MON-FRI - 10 MIN HOLDING.
3. This AD is a Security Controlled Airport.

Handling Services & Facilities

Aerofuels Essendon - Mobil, BP and Shell: W 2000-1200, JF 2100-0700, office hours W 2200-0630.
Phone 03 9379 1518, VHF 129.9 - Callsign Refuel AVGAS or JET, FAX 03 9379 4669, AH 0419
336 133, 0417 538 257, 0418 125 636. ACFT ARR AH PN BH. Callout fees applies. AH AVGAS
Mobil Card Bowser. Fuel requests exceeding 10,000 litres, 24HR PN. JET A1, AVGAS, 100LL.

Surface Movement Guidance

RWY 35 fixed distance and touch down zone markings displaced 33M to N.

Aerodrome Obstacles

Lit tower, 360M W RWY 26 THR, 120M N RCL.

Meteorlogical Information Provided

1. TAF CAT B. MET information available from ATS briefing services. Elaboration of MET
can be obtained from the Regional Forecast Centre 03 9669 4850.
2. AWIS - 133.2

Physical Characteristics

08/26 077 63a PCN 25 /F /C /1400 (203PSI) /T WID 45 RWS 180
17/35 166 49a PCN 29 /R /C /1400 (203PSI) /T WID 45 RWS 150

Aerodrome and Approach Lighting

RWY 08/26 HIRL (1) PAL 124.1 SDBY PWR AVBL
RWY 08/26 MIRL (1) PAL 124.1 SDBY PWR AVBL
RWY 08/26 PAPI (2) PAL 124.1 3.0 DEG49FT SDBY PWR AVBL
RWY 17/35 MIRL (1) PAL 124.1 SDBY PWR AVBL
RWY 17/35 PAPI (2) PAL 124.1 3.0 DEG49FT SDBY PWR AVBL
(1) PAL only ACT outside TWR HR
(2) Left side. PAL only ACT outside TWR HR
1. RWY guard lights (RGL) at all RWY/TWY intersections.
2. Amber lights of freeway 0.25NM S and parallel to RWY 08/26.

Other Lighting

ABN FLG 4 W

ATS Communication Facilities

SMC ESSENDON GROUND 121.9
DEP MELBOURNE 118.9(1) 129.4(2)
DEPARTURES
APP MELBOURNE APPROACH 132.0
ATIS ESSENDON 119.8 356
TWR ESSENDON TOWER 125.1(3)
(1) Routes 264 radial through N to 092 radial.
(2) Routes 263 radial through S to 093 radial.
(3) Telephone: TWR 03 9374 1678, AACC 03 9235 7337. Air Traffic Services H24. TWR HR
MON-FRI 2015-1200 (0615-2200 Local), SAT 2100-1200 (0700-2200 Local), SUN 2100-1200
(0700-2200 Local). Outside TWR HR ATIS Z will be broadcast with information regarding
control service AVBL from Melbourne APP - refer Special Procedures for OPS outside TWR
HR.

Radio Navigation and Landing Aids

NDB EN 356 S 37 43.6 E 144 54.7 Range 60 (HN 60)
ILS IEN 109.9 (RWY 26) S 37 43.9 E 144 53.5 (3)
LOC IEN 109.9 (RWY 26) S 37 43.9 E 144 53.5 (2)
GP IEN 333.8 (RWY 26) S 37 43.8 E 144 54.6 (2)
OM IEN 75 (RWY 26) S 37 43.9 E 144 59.8 (2)
MM IEN 75 (RWY 26) S 37 43.8 E 144 55.6 (2)
NDB PLE 218 (RWY 26) S 37 43.2 E 145 06.7 Range 36 (HN 36) (1)
(1) A3E voice AVBL for EMERG transmission.
(2) Pilot Monitored outside TWR HR.
(3) Incorrect course indication may be experienced EN RWY 26 LOC WI 10NM E of PLE NDB.
Cross check WI ADF.

Local Traffic Regulations

1. GENERAL
Parking restrictions may apply to ACFT over 5,700KG. Itinerant operators may obtain
details from the AD OPR on 03 9948 9300 or FAX 9948 9330 prior to arrival.
2. AIRWORK WITHIN ML TERMINAL AREA
a. All ACFT planning AWK WI ML Terminal Airspace require prior ATC approval.
b. Pilots must contact the ML Traffic Manager on 03 9235 7337 to book a time slot.
3. CIRCUITS OR SIMULATED ENG FAILURES
a. All ACFT planning circuits require prior ATC (EN Tower) approval.
b. Circuits or simulated engine failures at EN are subject to the following limitations:
c. ACFT MTOW not above 5700KG and must be propeller driven;
d. Low level circuits not below the circling minima;
4. Multi-engined ACFT:
a. Circuits AVBL HR 2100 - 1200
b. ASYMMETRIC OPS INVOLVING FEATHERING OF PROPELLERS NOT
PERMITTED
c. May simulate ENG failure under the following conditions:
(i) HJ only;
(ii) Only RWY 35 full length to be used;
(iii) In retractable undercarriage ACFT, simulated ENG failure after TKOF is not to
be initiated prior to selecting undercarriage up;
(iv) ACFT to be under the command of a pilot possessing current multi-ENG
endorsement approval.
5. Single engined ACFT:
a. Circuits AVBL HJ for endorsement and test flights only;
b. SIMULATED ENGINE FAILURES NOT PERMITTED.
6. INSTRUMENT APPROACH TRAINING
a. All ACFT planning practice instrument APCH (AVBL 2100 - 1200) require prior ATC
approval. Pilots must contact the ML Traffic Manager on 03 9235 7337 to book a
time slot.
b. Practice instrument approaches with circling or overshoot are restricted to ACFT
below 30,000KG MTOW.
c. Pilots are to ensure accurate compliance with missed approach instructions issued
by TWR controllers. Due to the proximity of ML AD, varying break-off points may be
issued. Training requirements must not inhibit compliance with ATC instructions.
Simulated engine failure is subject to ATC approval.

Flight Procedures

1. When EN TWR is active, EN TWR is allocated the SE quadrant of ML CTR & adjacent
C airspace step up to 2000FT. ACFT wishing to OPR in this airspace must call EN TWR
125.1 at VFR APCH points. Pilots are REQ to display landing lights when possible.
2. ACFT operating in EN TWR airspace shall SQUAWK code 0100 unless assigned another
code.
3. All ACFT operating into and out of EN AD are required to operate not ABV 250KT IAS
below 10,000FT AMSL. ACFT which operationally require speeds greater than 250KT
must advise ATC.
4. Due to the proximity of ML AD, it is essential that pilots comply accurately with tracking
instructions.
5. Start clearance required for ACFT departing EN for ML or for airwork in the ML Terminal
Area.
6. Start clearance RQ for ACFT departing EN for MB ABV A020.
7. Operation outside TWR HR:
a. Outside TWR hours, ML APP is responsible for all ACFT operating into and out of
EN AD, including the SE quadrant of the ML CTR normally controlled by EN TWR.
Due to the special nature of this non TWR operation and the restrictions imposed
on the use of the runways, all aircraft may expect delays. Lodgement of a flight plan
is required for OPR in this airspace outside TWR hours (refer AIP DAP East for
exemptions).
b. DEP ACFT must obtain a start clearance on 118.45;
c. ACFT requesting a clearance from OCTA through that airspace normally allocated
to EN TWR shall obtain airways clearance from ML Radar on 135.7.
d. In the event of radio failure on the ground, continue to TX intentions, return to apron
and contact ATC on 03 9235 7337.
e. Taxi, landing or take-off clearances will not be issued. Pilot in command has sole
responsibility for ACFT ground movement and avoidance of other ACFT and
obstacles. all ACFT must notify ground movement on 118.45. Advice of other traffic
on the manoeuvring area will be provided.
f. RWY must not be used for taxying or run-ups, but clearance is not required to cross
a RWY.
g. ATC will instruct ACFT taxying for departure to report ready at the RWY HLDG
point for departure instructions. ACFT must not enter the departure RWY until specific
departure instructions are issued.
(Note. An airways clearance does not constitute departure instructions).
h. ACFT must commence take-off within three (3) minutes of issue of DEP instructions,
otherwise new instructions must be obtained.
i. SAR WATCH will commence after issuance of departure instructions.
8. HELICOPTER PROCEDURES - MELBOURNE CITY AND LANDING SITES
BEYOND 4NM OF ESSENDON AD WITHIN EN TWR AIRSPACE
a. INBOUND: Report Circuit Area ADZ ETD.
b. OUTBOUND: Become airborne at DEP point not above 500FT on QNH to establish
radio contact & obtain onwards clearance. If airborne, and contact is not made, land
and phone EN TWR. Make advisory broadcast on lifting.
9. FLIGHT PLAN RQMNTS - Refer to ERSA GEN

General

The AD OPR does not provide ACFT marshalling services. All requests for ACFT marshalling should
be directed to the airlines or FBO.
SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE
RWY 35 fixed distance and touch down zone markings displaced 33M to N.

Noise Abatement Procedures

1. The Air Navigation (Essendon Airport) Regulations 2001 impose a MTOW limitation on
operations at Essendon Airport. Aircraft with a MTOW of 45,000KG or more are NOT
permitted to take off from, or land at, Essendon Airport. Refer DAP/EAST Noise
Abatement Procedures - Curfew for exemptions and dispensations.
2. Additional noise abatement procedures apply (see AIP DAP/EAST).

Additional Information

1. Bird hazard exists.
2. Aero crossing commissioned on the apron TWY access to N apron - restricted access
applies. Contact Duty Operations Officer on 0418 335 549 for access.

Charts Related to the Aerodrome

1. WAC 3469, 3470.
2. Also refer to AIP Departure & Approach Procedures.