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# Melbourne runway entry and exit procedures

> Melbourne runway entry and exit procedures.

## Departing aircraft

1. Whenever possible, complete cockpit checks before lining up. Keep checks that must be completed on the runway to a minimum.
2. When cleared to line up, taxi into position as soon as possible. **Do not backtrack.**
3. Pilots and ATC should endeavour to keep the aircraft moving and avoid a standing start.
4. Start the takeoff roll as soon as **takeoff clearance** is issued.

## Arriving aircraft

By **day**, ATC may apply **2,400 m runway separation** between aircraft arriving on **16/34**. Both aircraft may occupy the runway while that standard is applied.

By **day or night**, ATC may use **2.5 NM arrival spacing** on **16/34 and 27**. Expect to leave through the rapid-exit taxiways listed below. Whenever operational conditions permit, use the listed exits to reduce runway occupancy and support that spacing.

Plan a predictable exit. If you need an exit other than the preferred one, **advise tower on first contact**.

## Landing exits

**Landing exit distance** is measured from the runway threshold to the **furthest edge of the exit taxiway**. It is provided for exit planning.

| Runway | Aircraft | Exit taxiway | Landing exit distance | Preferred exit? | Rapid exit? |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | All aircraft | E | 1,354 m | No | No |
| 16 | All aircraft | G | 1,945 m | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | All aircraft | J | 2,905 m | No | No |
| 34 | All aircraft | F | 1,810 m | Yes | Yes |
| 34 | All aircraft | E | 2,347 m | No | No |
| 34 | All aircraft | C | 3,361 m | No | No |
| 27 | All aircraft | N | 1,630 m | Yes | Yes |
| 27 | Heavy aircraft | M | 2,286 m | No | No |
| 09 | Turboprops | A | 1,658 m | Yes | No |
| 09 | Other aircraft | P | 2,286 m | Yes | No |
| 09 | Other aircraft | Q | 2,286 m | No | No |

The rapid-exit taxiways **G on 16, F on 34 and N on 27** have maximum **design ground speeds of 53 kt, or 50 kt when wet**. These are the chart’s design speeds, not a requirement to maintain that speed.

The [aerodrome layout](https://www.narev.ai/docs/irl-gym/airports/melbourne/charts/aerodrome-layout.md) identifies the taxiway connections. Aircraft-specific restrictions are on the [Boeing 747-8](https://www.narev.ai/docs/irl-gym/airports/melbourne/charts/boeing-747-8-ground-movement.md) and [A380](https://www.narev.ai/docs/irl-gym/airports/melbourne/charts/a380-ground-movement.md) ground-movement pages.

Chart **MMLNA04-151**, revised **25 May 2017**, from the fixed publication cycle effective **3 September 2026**.

Source: © Airservices Australia, [Departure and Approach Procedures](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/), MMLNA04-151.


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