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# Melbourne Boeing 747-8 ground movement

> Melbourne Boeing 747-8 ground movement.

## Applicability

This chart applies to the **Boeing 747-8**, identified as **B748** in the source.

Both **runway 09/27** and **runway 16/34** are available. The ground chart shows sealed surfaces, with dimensions **2,286 × 45 m** and **3,657 × 60 m**, respectively.

Exercise caution when applying power on an **outboard engine while taxiing**, to prevent erosion of taxiway shoulders.

## Taxiways unavailable to the Boeing 747-8

| Taxiway | Unavailable section |
| - | - |
| U | East of A |
| G | East of A |
| S | Between W and J |
| T | East of bay D9 |
| D | Between A and P |
| E | East of S, except an approved tow movement described below |
| R | Entire taxiway |
| P | South of E |
| Q | South of E |
| W | East of W1 |

## Tow route exception

Taxiway **E east of S** is otherwise unavailable for this aircraft type. An exemption **may be provided for towing for a runway 27 departure**. Contact the **Senior Airside Safety Officer for approval**. The diagram distinguishes tow routes with a dashed line; this exception is not a general taxi authorization.

## Runway-incursion hot spots

Two locations are enlarged on the chart:

* **C near A and V**, beside the northern end of runway 16/34. The inset shows the runway holding position on C, with V joining the C/A area.
* **E crossing runway 16/34**, south of the runway intersection. Holding positions are shown on both sides of the runway.

## Layout and route markings

The [aerodrome layout](https://www.narev.ai/docs/irl-gym/airports/melbourne/charts/aerodrome-layout.md) describes the named taxiways and runway crossings. The source distinguishes **available taxi routes in grey** from **tow routes drawn with dashes**, with an enlarged inset around D, E, P, Q and S near runway 27. The restrictions above identify the prohibited sections explicitly.

## Frequencies

All frequencies are MHz.

| Service | Frequency |
| - | - |
| ATIS | 118.0 or 114.1 |
| Airways clearance delivery | 127.2 |
| Surface movement | 121.7 |
| Tower | 120.5 |

## Map reference

Bearings are magnetic and elevations are feet above mean sea level. Magnetic variation is **12° east**. The map scale is **1:40,000**, with a **0–800 m** scale bar. Grid labels cover **37°39′ S to 37°42′ S** and **144°49′ E to 144°52′ E**.

Chart **MMLAG01-187**, revised **9 July 2026**, from the fixed publication cycle effective **3 September 2026**.

Source: © Airservices Australia, [Departure and Approach Procedures](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/), MMLAG01-187.


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