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# Melbourne RNP runway 27

> Melbourne RNP runway 27.

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

## Route and descent

1. Enter at **VISAS**, the initial/intermediate approach fix, **at or above 2,500 ft**, **8.5 NM before RW27**. The diagram shows ARBEY arrivals from the north, BOYSE from the north-east, BOOIN from the east, RAZZI from the south-east and ALAXO from the south.
2. Track **262° for 4.7 NM to MATKU**, the final approach fix. The **3° descent path** starts from **2,500 ft**, **2.6 NM before MATKU**, and passes MATKU at **1,660 ft**.
3. Continue on **263° for 3.8 NM to RW27**, the missed-approach point at the threshold. RW27 is a **fly-over waypoint**.

The profile gives a **1,500 ft step-down minimum before MATKU**. After MATKU, descend to the applicable minimum. Threshold elevation is **407 ft** and threshold crossing height is **50 ft**.

### Three-degree descent checks

Distances before MATKU are **to MATKU**; subsequent distances are **to RW27**.

| Reference | Distance | Path altitude |
| - | - | - |
| MATKU | 2.6 NM before | 2,500 ft |
| MATKU | 2 NM before | 2,300 ft |
| MATKU | 1 NM before | 1,980 ft |
| MATKU | At waypoint | 1,660 ft |
| RW27 | 3 NM before | 1,410 ft |
| RW27 | 2 NM before | 1,090 ft |
| RW27 | 1.5 NM before | 950 ft |
| RW27 | 1.4 NM before | 900 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 | 900 ft | 493 ft | 2.1 km |
| LNAV | 950 ft | 543 ft | 2.4 km |

## Missed approach

Fly **direct to ML2EH**, **3 NM beyond RW27**, then track **263°**. **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°10′ E**. **YMEN is Essendon Airport**, south-east of Melbourne.

The map prints these terrain and obstacle elevations, in feet: **1,224; 1,171; 906 (two locations); 1,600; 1,468; 949; 1,021; 830; 655; 920; 687; 1,007; 948; 817; 945; 892; 808; 775; 706; 691; 564; 526; 552; 573; 1,041; 697; 1,096; 657; 732**. Their geographic positions have not yet been fully transcribed into this text.

Chart **MMLGN04-188**, 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/), MMLGN04-188.


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