Melbourne: Runway Modes - Narev Docs

Runway Modes at Melbourne (YMML).

Preferred Runway Modes

See Runway Mode Formatting for details on how to format each runway mode in the ATIS.

Mode	Arrivals	Departures
27AD/34D	27	34 (via MNG, NONIX, and DOSEL), 27 (all other deps)
16A/27D	16	27
09A/16D	09	16
34A/27AD	34 & 27	27

Runway Mode Formatting

LAHSO

LAHSO is a complex runway mode requiring close attention by aerodrome, TCU, and enroute controllers. Controllers must ensure they are familiar with the specific LAHSO procedures before implementing LAHSO. LAHSO is best run with a flow controller online.

LAHSO procedures

Weather Conditions

LAHSO may only be used where the weather conditions meet the following minimum requirements: Two simultaneous landings may be conducted by both day and night. A simultaneous takeoff and landing may only be conducted by day.

Element	Criteria
Cloud Ceiling	A045 or higher
Visibility	8km or greater
Surface Condition	Dry
Windshear	None Reported

Runway Mode

The only approved LAHSO mode at YMML is 34A/27AD. Runway 34 is considered the active runway, while runway 27 is considered the passive runway. Source: VATPAC Melbourne SOP, CC BY 4.0. Adapted for the simulator from the snapshot retrieved 2026-09-29; source updated 2026-09-22. Licence.

Last modified on October 30, 2026