Melbourne International Airport

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Many cities are served by multiple airports. Larger airports have more flight options, especially direct flights, more facilities and more amenities such as shops and restaurants. But often times larger airports serve as hubs for the major carriers, and their presence there -and often dominance - means you often pay higher fares. Larger airports also tend to have higher parking rates, are more congested, and have more delays (due to aircraft traffic). On the other hand, if the closest airport you choose to fly to or from is a smaller regional airport, you might be rewarded with lower fares, fewer delays, and less traffic. That might even make it worthwhile - even if the nearest airport is a bit further of a drive.

Melbourne International Airport

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Melbourne International Airport (IATA: MLB, ICAO: KMLB) is a public airport located within the city limits of Melbourne, in Brevard County, Florida, USA, on central Florida's Space Coast. The terminal is accessed via NASA Boulevard (State Road 508).

Melbourne International Airport (MLB) had its beginning in 1928 when a Pitcairn Aircraft landed on a cow pasture strip north of Kissimmee Highway.

Airmail service began in late 1928 when the Airport was designated a fueling stop. In 1933, the City of Melbourne acquired 160 acres west of Indian River Bluff to develop as a new location for the Airport, which was further developed and operated as a Naval Air Station during World War II.

Returned to the city as a Surplus Property Airport after the War, Melbourne Airport was deeded to the city in 1947 and was operated as a municipal airport until 1967 at which time the city created the Melbourne Airport Authority to plan, operate, maintain, and develop the airport.

Port Canaveral’s closest commercial airport is Melbourne International Airport, a modern, full service facility only 26 miles to the south. Delta Air Lines and Delta Connection offer nonstop jet service to Washington D.C. and Atlanta with daily connections to over 500 destinations in 94 countries. Vintage Props & Jets offers daily international flights to the Bahamas.

Melbourne International Airport is governed by a seven-member board which is appointed by the Melbourne City Council and the private sector.

Melbourne International Airport covers 2,800 acres (4.375 sq. miles / 11.331 sq. kilometers) and has three runways:

Runway 9R/27L: 10,181 x 150 ft. (3,103 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt

Runway 9L/27R: 6,000 x 150 ft. (1,829 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt

Runway 5/23: 3,001 x 75 ft. (915 x 23 m), Surface: Asphalt

Airlines and destinations:

Baer Air (Freeport, Tallahassee)

Delta Air Lines (Atlanta)

Delta Connection operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Atlanta, Washington-Reagan)

LTU International (Berlin-Tegel)

USA 3000 Airlines (Baltimore/Washington)

Vintage Props and Jets (Marsh Harbor/Treasure Cay)

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