Private jets at Melbourne Essendon Fields (YMEN)
Essendon had 1,718 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 5 a day. The busiest month, March, was 1.8 times as busy as the quietest, September. 198 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation Mustang.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Essendon, month by month
March was the busiest month, with 205 arrivals, and September the quietest, with 111.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Sunday · 17%Sunday carried 17% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Essendon
Large-cabin jets made 33% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation Mustang, with 13%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Essendon most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Essendon
Essendon’s longest runway is 1,921 meters, against 3,657 at Melbourne, 8 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,921 m | 45 m | ASP |
| 17/35 | 1,314 m | 45 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Melbourne (YMML)
8 km away| Measure | Essendon (YMEN) | Melbourne (YMML) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 1,921 m | 3,657 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Essendon: questions
How many private jets fly into Essendon?
We tracked 1,718 private jet arrivals at Melbourne Essendon Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, about 5 a day, from 198 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Essendon?
March, with 205 arrivals. September was the quietest, with 111.
Which private jets use Essendon most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation Mustang, with 13% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 33% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Essendon for a private jet?
Melbourne (YMML), 8 km away, with a 3,657 meter runway against 1,921 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Melbourne Essendon Fields (YMEN).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/australia/melbourne-essendon-fields
Method: private jet arrivals at YMEN from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data