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# Melbourne RNP Z runway 16

> Melbourne RNP Z runway 16.

## 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 **BELTA is 185 kt**. ATC approach-speed ranges are **160–185 kt at BELTA** and **150–160 kt at 5 NM from the threshold**.

## Route and descent

1. Enter at **BELTA**, the initial approach fix, **at or above 3,000 ft**, **11.6 NM before RW16**. The map shows ARBEY arrivals from the north, and BOYSE, BOOIN, RAZZI and ALAXO arrivals via NEFER from the east.
2. Track **159° for 3.7 NM to ANBEM**, the intermediate fix, **7.9 NM before RW16**. Maintain the **3,000 ft segment minimum** to ANBEM.
3. Track **160° for 2.4 NM to AVMEL**, the final approach fix, **5.5 NM before RW16**. The **3° descent path** runs from **3,000 ft at ANBEM** to **2,240 ft at AVMEL**.
4. Continue on **160° for 5.5 NM to RW16**, the missed-approach point at the threshold. RW16 is a **fly-over waypoint**.

### Step-down minima

| Interval | Minimum altitude |
| - | - |
| BELTA to ANBEM | 3,000 ft |
| ANBEM to AVMEL | 2,100 ft |
| AVMEL to 4 NM before RW16 | 1,700 ft |
| 4 NM to 2 NM before RW16 | 1,100 ft |
| After 2 NM before RW16 | Applicable approach minimum |

Threshold elevation is **432 ft** and threshold crossing height is **50 ft**.

### Three-degree descent checks

The checks before AVMEL are **distances to AVMEL**. After AVMEL, distances are **to RW16**.

| Reference | Distance | Path altitude |
| - | - | - |
| ANBEM | At waypoint | 3,000 ft |
| AVMEL | 2 NM before | 2,880 ft |
| AVMEL | 1 NM before | 2,560 ft |
| AVMEL | At waypoint | 2,240 ft |
| RW16 | 5 NM before | 2,070 ft |
| RW16 | 4 NM before | 1,760 ft |
| RW16 | 3 NM before | 1,440 ft |
| RW16 | 2 NM before | 1,120 ft |
| RW16 | 1.3 NM before | 890 ft |
| RW16 | 1 NM before | 810 ft |

## Straight-in minima

These minima apply to categories **A–D**. Altitudes are feet above mean sea level; the height column preserves the source’s printed values.

| Capability | Minimum altitude | Printed height | Visibility |
| - | - | - | - |
| LNAV/VNAV | 810 ft | 378 ft | 1.2 km |
| LNAV | 890 ft | 456 ft | 1.7 km |

The printed LNAV height of **456 ft** equals **890 ft minus the 434 ft aerodrome elevation**. The LNAV/VNAV height of **378 ft** equals **810 ft minus the 432 ft threshold elevation**. Keep the published altitude and height paired; they do not use the same elevation reference.

## Missed approach

Fly **direct to ML2NH**, **3 NM beyond RW16**, then track **160°**. **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°40′ 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: **2,293; 2,608; 2,195; 1,604; 1,598; 1,600; 1,468; 949; 1,021; 830; 655; 920; 687; 1,224; 1,171; 906 (two locations); 948; 817; 945; 892; 691; 1,007; 935; 808; 706; 775; 526; 564; 552; 573; 1,041; 697; 1,096**. Their geographic positions have not yet been fully transcribed into this text.

Chart **MMLGN03-188**, 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/), MMLGN03-188.


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