Melbourne's City Airport
Located just 10km from Melbourne's CBD, Essendon Fields Airport plays a pivotal role in general and corporate jet aviation, whilst providing a homebase for Victoria's emergency services airwings.
As Melbourne’s first airport, Essendon Fields Airport has long played an important role in the state’s aviation sector.
Situated on 305 hectares, the airport has two runways, and comprises a significant mix of aviation and non-aviation activities. Since 2001, the airport has undertaken numerous upgrades and is now one of the leading General Aviation and Corporate Jet Airports in Australia.
Essendon Fields Airport provides facilities and services for International and Domestic corporate aircraft, aircraft maintenance, airfreight, aircraft charter and emergency air service providers. Combined, these operators undertake more than 50,000 annual aircraft movements.
Come Fly With Us
If you’re an aviation business or have an aircraft you’d like to base here, get in touch with our team via aviation@ef.com.au.
Closest airport to Melbourne CBD with direct freeway access
Fully operational general aviation airport with two runways
Clear airspace with minimal delays
Onsite maintenance services and two refuelers
Recently refurbished terminal and passenger check-in
Long-term parking, onsite hotel, restaurants, supermarkets and more
On the 11 August 2021, we celebrated Essendon Airport’s Centenary, making us one of the world’s oldest operating airports.
100 years of aviation. 100 years of innovation. 100 years of air travel.
To find out more about our history, visit our centenary website.
We’re sharing inspiring stories from our past, a look at our thriving community in the present, and our vision for the future.
Latest Airport News
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Back At Base For Victoria’s Fire-fighting Aerial Might
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EF highlights Safety & Sustainability as key priorities
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Craddock wins global safety award for EF bp facility
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Safety begins with an effectively functioning AEP
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FOD you say? Tell me more.
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New Holyman Lane opens at Essendon Fields
May 1, 2023
Roulettes energised by Air BP at Essendon Fields
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Hangar 6 Gets A Glow Up
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Airport Pavement Asset Management Plan
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2000 pawsengers for pawmobile
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EF based Microflite steps up VIC firefighting capability
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Hangar 3 gets a new spark of life
January 17, 2023
RiseJet takes off at Essendon Fields
November 28, 2022
Swinburne aviation partnership takes off at EF
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A note of thanks from the ADF
November 15, 2022
A lifetime surrounded by the aviation industry
November 9, 2022
Bombardier Expands with Opening of Melbourne Service Centre
September 28, 2022
Life of an Air Traffic Controller at Essendon Fields
August 19, 2022
EF offsets emissions from airport lighting
August 3, 2022
EF Golf Classic launches for 2023
August 2, 2022
Living The Dream & raising funds for RFDS
June 14, 2022
Navair touches down at EF
May 5, 2022
100 Years At Essendon Airport, Captured By A Spotter
March 30, 2022
Cessation of Direct Flights to Griffith
March 28, 2022
EF an important firefighting base for Coulson Aviation
February 25, 2022
Keeping the skies safe for more than 40 years
November 25, 2021
Come Fly With Flight Academy Australia
November 25, 2021
Orbx leads the way in flight simulation at Essendon Fields
September 8, 2021
Flying doctors reaches new heights
August 10, 2021
Cobham Aviation celebrates its own rich history
August 10, 2021
Fuelling up the next 100 years at Essendon Fields
August 5, 2021
GAM Group Signs New Long-Term Lease
March 9, 2021
Essendon Fields Is Proud To Welcome Bombardier
October 28, 2020
EF Airport and Community contribute to Bush Fire Relief
January 29, 2020
EF Airport Launches new Terminal and future Business Centre
November 25, 2019
ESSENDON FIELDS KING ISLAND GOLF CLASSIC 2020
October 7, 2019
Preparing For Take-Off
July 29, 2019
EF announces large public art commission
July 9, 2019
Essendon Fields Golf Weekend Makes Dreams Come True
April 15, 2019
The Australian Feature: Weighty Win for Essendon Airport
December 14, 2018
Medi Rescue Operations at EF
December 5, 2018
Herald Sun: Mick Doohan Secures Essendon for Jet Business
October 25, 2018