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Melbourne Orlando International Airport

Melbourne, United States

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Melbourne Orlando International Airport

Melbourne, United States
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Florida's Space Coast gateway serving central Brevard County.

Opened
1928
Location
Melbourne, United States
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is a public airport located in Melbourne, Florida, serving the Space Coast region of Brevard County. It offers commercial passenger service, general aviation, and significant cargo operations, and is positioned roughly 60 miles southeast of Orlando. The airport has historically been a joint-use facility shared with the Florida Air National Guard, operating on what was formerly Merritt Island Naval Air Station infrastructure. It serves as a convenient regional alternative to Orlando International Airport for Space Coast travelers. MLB has attracted aerospace and defense tenants given its proximity to Kennedy Space Center and the broader Space Coast technology corridor, making it an important economic asset for Brevard County.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with a modest number of gates handling regional commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and ride-share services, with no direct public rail connection to the airport.
Airlines here
American Airlines has been a primary carrier at MLB, offering connections through its hub network, with service levels varying over the years.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 60 miles southeast of Orlando, Florida.
  • ›Situated on the Florida Space Coast near Kennedy Space Center.
  • ›Shares airfield infrastructure with the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard.
  • ›The airport rebranded to include 'Orlando' in its name to improve regional marketing appeal.
  • ›Serves significant general aviation and aerospace industry traffic due to proximity to defense and space contractors.
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MLB → CLTAA · CRJ
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Melbourne Orlando International Airport
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Melbourne Orlando International Airport is a public airport 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of downtown Melbourne, in Brevard County, Florida, United States, and 70 miles (113 km) southeast of Orlando, located on central Florida's Space Coast. The airport is reached by NASA Boulevard. There is a VOR-DME located on the field. It is governed by a seven-member board which is appointed by the Melbourne City Council and the private sector. The airport budget is part of the Melbourne municipal budget; the airport receives no local tax dollars. The projected expenses for 2010 were $14.1 million. The executive director of the airport is Greg Donovan, A.A.E.

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