4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“We recommend it to travelers with children looking for a smoother, quieter, and more convenient airport experience in Central Florida.”
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Airports / Florida / MLB
Medium airport · MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
Melbourne, Florida · 33 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
1,274 ratings
1
Operators based
33
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Melbourne, FloridaELEV 33 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
1,274
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
33
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#37 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 1274 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Patrick Space Force Base (COF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB / MLB) is a mid-sized airport serving Melbourne, Florida. The field lies at an elevation of 33 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Envoy Aviation bases aircraft at MLB. Useful alternates include Patrick Space Force Base (COF, 8 nm), Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip (KXMR, 22 nm), and Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX, 26 nm). MLB offers 3 runways, the longest 10,181-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MLB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MLB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KMLB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Melbourne
Your FBO? Claim it, freeExpectations are astronomical in the epicenter of Florida’s aerospace, marine life, and beach past-times, but Sheltair MLB rises to the challenge. Minutes away from the Space Coast, Melbourne offers a wide array of water activities, some of the best championship golf courses, and the state’s largest manatee and sea turtle habitats.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200
- Unicom 130.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is nice, quiet, and clean.”
SILVA5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Check-in, check out and security are professional and strict, as in any U.S.”
SILVA5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Melbourne Orlando International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMLB
IATA
MLB
FAA / Local
MLB
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
28.1020° N · 80.6411° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 33 ft, MLB sits higher than 57% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,181 ft
- 09R/27L10,181 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09L/27R6,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/233,001 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,181 ft
MLB's 10,181 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmCOFPatrick Space Force BaseCocoa Beach
- 22nmKXMRCape Canaveral SFS Skid StripCocoa Beach
- 26nmTIXSpace Coast Regional AirportTitusville
- 29nmVRBVero Beach Regional AirportVero Beach
- 31nmKTTSSpace Florida Launch and Landing FacilityTitusville
- 39nmFPRTreasure Coast International AirportFort Pierce
Location
Open the full mapKMLB · Melbourne Orlando International Airport · Melbourne, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MLB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 140 nm | 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 571 nm | 1h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 775 nm | 2h 12m |
| New York (TEB) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 885 nm | 2h 27m |
| Austin (AUS) | 900 nm | 2h 30m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MLB?
- Melbourne Orlando International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,181 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MLB?
- Melbourne Orlando International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,181 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MLB?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Melbourne Orlando International Airport as a home base, including Envoy Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Melbourne Orlando International Airport?
- One FBO serves MLB: Sheltair Melbourne. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MLB?
- The closest alternate is Patrick Space Force Base (COF), about 8 nm away, followed by Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip (KXMR) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MLB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 44m (571 nm), Washington DC about 1h 57m (670 nm), Houston about 2h 12m (775 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.