Melbourne Orlando International (KMLB), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Melbourne Orlando International (KMLB) sits on Florida's Space Coast, about 43 nautical miles from the Orlando metro area, and serves as a towered, customs-equipped alternative to the region's busier commercial fields. The airport handles a mix of business aviation and general traffic across three paved runways, with the longest stretching over 10,000 feet, and it maintains onsite CBP inspection services alongside a USDA compliance agreement for international operations.
Runways
Melbourne Orlando International has three paved runways. The longest, 09R/27L, is 10,181 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Melbourne Orlando International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Melbourne Orlando International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Melbourne Orlando International recorded 9,497 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and December. Business aviation traffic at KMLB concentrates in the fall and winter months, peaking in March and December, with a noticeable dip through the mid-summer period.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 939 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Melbourne Orlando International averages 18.2 days above 90°F in August and 1.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.7°F, and January the coldest, at 71.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Melbourne Orlando International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Use of the Northrop/Grumman ramp by military aircrew is restricted and requires prior permission; contact Grumman Operations in advance of arrival, or coordinate on frequency 123.2.
General aviation aircraft parking on the terminal apron is prohibited without prior permission from airport management.
When the control tower is closed, pilots may activate the following via CTAF: MALSR on runway 9R, REIL on runway 27L, PAPI on runways 9R and 27L, MIRL on runways 5/23 and 9L/27R, and HIRL on runway 9R/27L.
Runway 05/23 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 30 passenger seats.
There is a 400-foot blast pad at both runway ends.
Trees 20 feet tall are located 200 feet before the arrival end of the runway, 404 feet right of centerline.
The approach slope for runway 09L is 34:1 to the arrival end of the runway.
The following areas are uncontrolled: taxiway V west of runway 5, taxiway C north of taxiway K, taxiway S north of S1, and taxiways H and G.
Bird activity is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 100/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 170/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 580/F/B/X/T
Touch-and-go landings are not available after 2100 local or two hours after sunset, whichever is later.
Surface conditions are not reported between 2300 and 0600 local.
Aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment require 24-hour advance notice or immediate reporting upon landing; contact Airport Operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Melbourne Orlando International has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF), 8.16 NM north.
Part of the Orlando area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KMLB?
KMLB, Melbourne Orlando International, has three paved runways, and the longest is 09R/27L at 10,181 feet with a width of 150 feet. Runway 09L/27R measures 6,000 feet, also 150 feet wide, and runway 05/23 is 3,001 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both primary runways carry a 400-foot blast pad at each end. All three surfaces are asphalt. The airport is towered and operates on an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule.
Are there any restrictions on using runway 05/23 at Melbourne Orlando International?
Runway 05/23 at Melbourne Orlando International carries an operating restriction under FAA data. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 30 passenger seats. The runway itself is 3,001 feet long and 75 feet wide, shorter and narrower than the field's two main runways. Operators planning larger passenger flights should route those operations to runway 09R/27L or 09L/27R instead. This restriction does not apply to cargo or non-passenger operations.
Does KMLB have customs and border clearance available?
Yes, KMLB, Melbourne Orlando International, has customs services onsite. CBP inspection services are available, and the field also holds a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection requirements. This combination supports international arrivals without needing to divert to a separate customs airport. The airport is a towered, public-use field with jet fuel and 100LL both available on the field. Business aviation operators clearing customs here should still confirm current CBP procedures directly with the airport, since inspection availability can be subject to scheduling.
What lighting is available at Melbourne Orlando International when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at Melbourne Orlando International is closed, pilots can activate several lighting systems via CTAF. This includes MALSR on runway 9R, REIL on runway 27L, and PAPI on both runway 9R and 27L. Medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) covers runways 5/23 and 9L/27R, while high intensity runway lighting (HIRL) covers runway 9R/27L. All of these systems are pilot-controlled outside tower hours. This gives operators lighting control for after-hours arrivals and departures without needing tower coordination.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KMLB?
Business aviation traffic at KMLB shows a clear seasonal pattern based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. March is the busiest month with 939 operations, followed by December at 909 and October at 860. The slower months fall in mid-year, with July at 691 operations and May at 694, marking the lowest points in the annual cycle. Annual business aviation operations total 9,497 out of 30,598 total operations at the field. Dispatchers scheduling flights into Melbourne Orlando International should expect higher traffic density in the fall and winter months compared to summer.