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# Melbourne RNP runway 09

> Melbourne RNP runway 09.

## Requirements and speed limits

Use **QNH**. This is an **RNP approach**. For **LNAV/VNAV**, use **YMML QNH and YMML temperature**; the procedure temperature range is **−5°C to +60°C**. Holding is **as directed by ATC**.

Maximum indicated airspeed at **GUPUG is 185 kt**. The chart lists ATC approach-speed ranges of **160–185 kt at GUPUG** and **150–160 kt at 5 NM from the threshold**.

## Route and descent

1. Enter at **GUPUG**, the initial/intermediate approach fix, **between 3,000 and 4,000 ft**. The chart shows ALAXO and PORTS arrivals joining from the west, and BOOIN, BOYSE, RAZZI and ARBEY arrivals joining from the north.
2. Track **083° for 6.7 NM to PAPGA**, the final approach fix. The profile starts the **3° descent at 8 NM before ML2WM**, from **3,000 ft**.
3. Cross **PAPGA at 1,800 ft** on the published descent path, then track **083° for 4 NM to ML2WM**, the missed-approach point. ML2WM is a **fly-over waypoint**.

The step-down profile shows **3,000 ft before PAPGA**, **1,800 ft from PAPGA to 3 NM before ML2WM**, then **1,400 ft** before descent to the applicable minimum. The **1,480 ft** value at 3 NM is a descent-path check, distinct from the 1,400 ft step-down minimum.

**Runway 09 threshold is 0.3 NM beyond ML2WM**. Threshold elevation is **395 ft** and threshold crossing height is **50 ft**.

### Three-degree descent checks

The first four distances are **to PAPGA**. After PAPGA, distances are **to ML2WM**.

| Reference | Distance | Path altitude |
| - | - | - |
| PAPGA | 3.8 NM before | 3,000 ft |
| PAPGA | 3 NM before | 2,760 ft |
| PAPGA | 2 NM before | 2,440 ft |
| PAPGA | 1 NM before | 2,120 ft |
| PAPGA | At waypoint | 1,800 ft |
| ML2WM | 3 NM before | 1,480 ft |
| ML2WM | 2 NM before | 1,170 ft |
| ML2WM | 1 NM before | 840 ft |

## Straight-in minima

These minima apply to categories **A–D**. Altitudes are feet above mean sea level; heights are above the runway threshold.

| Capability | Minimum altitude | Height | Visibility |
| - | - | - | - |
| LNAV/VNAV | 760 ft | 365 ft | 2.0 km |
| LNAV | 840 ft | 445 ft | 2.5 km |

## Missed approach

Fly **direct to ML2WH**, **3 NM beyond ML2WM**, then track **083°**. **Climb to 4,000 ft, or as directed by ATC**.

## Circling and alternate minima

Circling altitudes are feet above mean sea level; the accompanying heights are above the **434 ft aerodrome elevation**. Visibility is kilometres.

| Aircraft category | Circling altitude | Circling height / visibility | Alternate ceiling / visibility |
| - | - | - | - |
| A and B | 1,140 ft | 706 ft / 2.4 km | 1,206 ft / 4.4 km |
| C | 1,450 ft | 1,016 ft / 4.0 km | 1,516 ft / 6.0 km |
| D | 1,600 ft | 1,166 ft / 5.0 km | 1,666 ft / 7.0 km |

## Frequencies

All frequencies are MHz.

| Service | Frequency |
| - | - |
| ATIS | 114.1 or 118.0 |
| Approach | 132.0 |
| Tower | 120.5 |
| Surface movement | 121.7 |

## Sector altitudes and map reference

The **10 NM minimum sector altitude is 3,300 ft**. The **25 NM MSA**, centred on the **YMML aerodrome reference point**, is **4,500 ft in the northern sector** and **3,700 ft in the southern sector**. Boundaries are labelled **B-080° on the west side** and **B-260° on the east side**.

Bearings are magnetic, with **12° east variation**. Elevations are feet above mean sea level. The map scale is **1:500,000**, with a **0–5 NM scale bar**. It covers labelled grid lines **37°30′–37°50′ S** and **144°40′–145°00′ E**. **YMEN is Essendon Airport**, south-east of Melbourne.

The map prints these terrain and obstacle elevations, in feet: **2,195; 1,604; 1,598; 1,600; 1,468; 949; 1,021; 830; 920; 687; 655; 1,007; 775; 935; 808; 706; 948; 906; 1,171; 564; 526; 552; 573; 1,041; 772; 1,096; 657**. Their geographic positions have not yet been fully transcribed into this text.

Chart **MMLGN02-188**, revised **3 September 2026**, from the fixed publication cycle effective **3 September 2026**.

Source: © Airservices Australia, [Departure and Approach Procedures](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/), MMLGN02-188.


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