Empty-leg hub
YMEN — Melbourne Essendon Airport
AustraliaEssendon Fields
Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) in Essendon Fields, Australia is an outbound empty-leg hub with 274 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $113,400.
274 live empty legs involving YMEN
Empty-leg demand
Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) in Essendon Fields, Australia is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 258 of 274 live legs (94%) leave YMEN, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving YMEN concentrate toward VHHH, YBCG, YBBN.
Priced empty legs at YMEN center on a median ask of $113,400, with an observed range of $20,147–$399,400 (274 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at YMEN is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (45 legs), with Dassault Falcon 8X, Bombardier Global Express also active.
Key takeaways
- YMEN: 274 live empty legs (258 out / 16 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at YMEN: $113,400 (n=274).
- Busiest corridor: to VHHH (85 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (45 legs, ~16%).
Outbound empty legs leaving YMEN creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 274 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | VHHHHong Kong International Airport | 85 | $182,400 |
| Outbound to | YBCGGold Coast Airport | 44 | $40,850 |
| Outbound to | YBBNBrisbane International Airport | 33 | $37,100 |
| Outbound to | WSSSSingapore Changi Airport | 20 | $116,800 |
| Outbound to | YMHBHobart International Airport | 10 | $27,900 |
| Outbound to | VGHSHazrat Shahjalal International Airport | 5 | $215,300 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 45 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 35 |
| Bombardier Global Express | Ultra Long Range | 18 |
| Dassault Falcon 6X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 15 |
| Bombardier Global Express XRS | Ultra Long Range | 10 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- MEB
- ICAO
- YMEN
- City
- Essendon Fields
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 282 ft
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Region
- Oceania
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,302 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.0 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- essendonairport.com.au
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,302 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,311 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is YMEN for empty legs?
Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) has 274 live empty-leg listings — 258 departing and 16 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at YMEN?
The median ask at YMEN is $113,400 across 274 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at YMEN?
The strongest live corridor at YMEN is to VHHH (Hong Kong International Airport), with 85 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at YMEN most often?
The Dassault Falcon 7X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at YMEN, with 45 live listings (~16% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Melbourne Essendon Airport?
The primary code for Melbourne Essendon Airport is YMEN.
Where is YMEN airport located?
Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) is in Essendon Fields, Australia.
What is the ICAO code for MEB?
The ICAO code for Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is YMEN.
What is the longest runway at YMEN?
The longest runway at Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) is 6,302 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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