# Avalon Airport (AVV)

> Lara, AU · IATA: AVV · ICAO: YMAV · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AVV` |
| ICAO | `YMAV` |
| City | Lara |
| Country | AU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -38.03940, 144.46899 |

## Description

A new AUD 8 million freight terminal, opened in October 2025 with Victorian government backing, has turned Avalon (AVV) into a serious cargo gateway for the Melbourne region. Located at Lara near Geelong, Avalon is Melbourne's second airport and runs 24/7, with apron capacity for Boeing 747 and Antonov freighters. The facility is rated for up to 100,000 tonnes per year; in the financial year to June 2023 it already moved more than 10,000 tonnes across 52 freighter movements, cleared through the Australian Border Force. It handles international and domestic cargo of every kind, from general freight and mail to time-critical perishables and dangerous goods, plus specialist charters carrying racehorses, fresh produce and military hardware. The clinching factor is road access: 15 minutes from the Port of Geelong, 35 minutes from the Port of Melbourne and 45 minutes from Tullamarine, all via the Princes Freeway. For freight forwarders, Avalon offers genuine relief from congestion at Melbourne's main cargo hub.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/avalon-airport-avv](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/avalon-airport-avv)*

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