Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS)

Airservices Australia seeks to minimise the impact of aircraft operations on communities where safe and compliant with aviation rules. We recognise that aircraft noise can be disturbing for some people and regularly review aircraft noise complaints and the outcome of flight path and airspace changes to identify possible improvements.

Our Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS) is available to answer your questions about aircraft operations and to record complaints about aircraft noise. While we are not able to immediately stop an operation that may be of concern, we can investigate it, explain why it happened and tell you if there is an opportunity to consider an improvement. Where a potential improvement opportunity is identified, we can progress this for further investigation.

When you contact us, please provide your contact details including email address so we can send you a written response and any updates relevant to your location. Provide as much information about your complaint or enquiry as possible, including your suburb so we can identify the operation your enquiry is about.

We ask that you treat our people with respect.

If you feel negatively impacted by aircraft noise, you could consider reaching out to one of the following support services:

  • Lifeline 24 hr Counselling Service: 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

Airservices Australia has extended our internal counselling program to any community member who is feeling negatively affected by aircraft noise. This is a confidential service, free of charge to community members, and is provided completely independent of Airservices Australia. All personal details will be kept confidential. More information is available here. If requested, please use “organisation code” AIRSUPPORT and if asked for a “division” please use Community Support.

Upcoming
Temporary changes in operations

Perth Airport WA Runway Closures 2026

Perth Airport has scheduled closures of each runway at Perth Airport for works and maintenance activities during 2026. Dates and times of the closures for each runway can be found on the Perth Airport website at: https://www.perthairport.com.au/Home/corporate/planning-and-projects/runway-works
Aircraft will operate on the alternate runway during these closures.

Sydney Airport NSW Curfew Operations 1 January to 31 March 2026

Due to required works at the airport the longer north/south runway, Runway 16 Right / 34 Left, will be closed during the curfew period for up to 12 nights between 1 January to 31 March 2026. Closures will occur on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Aircraft will be permitted to depart off Runway 16 Left and land on Runway 34 Right during these times.

Melbourne Airport VIC Monday 2 – Friday 6 February 2026

Due to required works at the airport, the east/west runway (Runway 09/27) will be closed each night between 10pm and 6am. During these periods, all aircraft will operate on the north/south runway (Runway 16/34).

Melbourne Airport VIC 6 to 9 February 2026

Due to required works at Melbourne Airport the east/west runway will be closed as advised below:
• from 10pm on Friday 6 February to 6am on Saturday 7 February
• from 10pm on Saturday 7 February to 6am on Sunday 8 February
• from 1:30am to 4:10am on Monday 9 February
Additionally the north/south runway will be closed in the early mornings as below:
• 1:30am to 4:10 am on Saturday 7 February
• 1:30am to 4:10 am on Sunday 8 February
• 1:30am to 05:15am on Monday 9 February
When both runways are closed, for intersection works, there will be no aircraft movements.

Sydney, Bankstown, and Camden Airports NSW 7 to 8 February 2026

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be conducting revalidations of instrument flight procedures at and around Sydney, Bankstown, and Camden Airports on Saturday 7 February and Sunday 8 February. Residents may observe a twin-engine aircraft flying a low and unusual flight pattern up to 50 kilometres from the airports on these days.

Brisbane Airport QLD 7 February 2026

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be conducting navigation aid testing at and around Brisbane Airport on Saturday 7 February. Residents may observe a twin-engine aircraft flying a low and unusual flight pattern up to 50 kilometres from the airport on this day.

Brisbane Airport QLD 7 to 12 February 2026

Due to required works at Brisbane Airport the runways will closed as advised below:
• Runway 01 Right/19 Left (eastern runway) will be closed between 10am and 10pm on Saturday 7 February
• Runway 01 Right/19 Left (eastern runway) will be closed between 10am and 4pm on Tuesday 10 February
• Runway 01 Left/19 Right (western runway) will be closed between 10am and 3:30pm on Wednesday 11 February
• Runway 01 Left/19 Right (western runway) will be closed from 10pm on Thursday 12 February until 5am on Friday 13 February.
Aircraft will operate on the alternate runway during these closures.

Canberra Airport ACT 11 February 2026

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be conducting navigation aid testing at and around Canberra Airport on Wednesday 11 February. Residents may observe a twin-engine aircraft flying a low and unusual flight pattern up to 50 kilometres from the airport on this day.

Western Sydney International NSW 12 February 2026

Airservices will be conducting testing of the Digital Aerodrome Service (DAS) at and around the new Western Sydney International Airport site on Thursday 12 February between 11am and 5pm.

Local residents may notice a helicopter flying in a low and unusual flight pattern during these times.

For any questions and concerns, please contact wsia@airservicesaustralia.com

Sydney Airport NSW 14 to 15 February 2026

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be conducting navigation aid testing at and around Sydney Airport on Saturday 14 February and Sunday 15 February. Residents may observe a twin-engine aircraft flying a low and unusual flight pattern up to 50 kilometres from the airport on these days.

Adelaide Airport SA 15 to 16 February 2026

Due to required maintenance Runway 05/23 will be closed from 11pm on Sunday 15 February to 5am on Monday 16 February. All aircraft will operate on the cross runway, Runway 12/30, during this time.

How to contact us

By phone

1800 802 584 (freecall)

10am - 4pm (Sydney time)

Mon - Fri (excluding public holidays)

By post

Noise Complaints and Information Service

PO Box 211

Mascot NSW 1460

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Do you need assistance?

Interpreter assistance

If you need assistance, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450.

TIS is a free service that provides access to a telephone interpreter in many different languages.

 

Other complaints

NCIS is the Australian aviation industry’s main interface on civil aircraft noise and related issues for the community.

If you have an enquiry or complaint about military aircraft visit the Department of Defence website.

If you have a complaint that does not relate to aircraft noise, visit the Australian Government’s Aviation Complaints website to find the right place to direct your complaint.

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