Airservices is committed to facilitating the successful entry of RPAS into controlled airspace in a staged process that will integrate with manned operations. Operational concept – Management of RPAS in ATM operations Airservices is committed to an inclusive approach to the safe integration of RPAS operations and recognise the opportunities and challenges generated by that…

What should I consider? When moving to or building a new home it is important to think about the impact aircraft noise may have at a new location. When renovating your home or building a new home, it is also important to be aware that there may be land use zoning conditions at your location,…

Flight number callsigns In conjunction with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Airservices Australia manages the allocation of Flight Number Callsigns (FNCs) for Australian registered aircraft operating agencies. An FNC collectively refers to: the two (2LD) or three (3LD) letter designator used for aeronautical telecommunication services, flight plans and air traffic control displays; and the…

What are condensation trails or ‘contrails’? Expand Condensation trails or ‘contrails’ are white, cloud-like streams that are sometimes visible behind jet aircraft, normally when cruising at high altitude. Jet aircraft emit a range of gases in flight, including water vapour and sulphur particles. At the high altitudes at which jet aircraft cruise (normally above 26…

Every major airport has Noise Abatement Procedures (NAPs), which are procedures designed to reduce the impact of aircraft noise on the community.   What do NAPs include? Expand NAPs can include: preferred flight track and/or runway modes of operation Noise Abatement Departure Procedures (NADP) such as directing aircraft to depart over water at night approach…

Helicopters are often used for services that benefit communities, such as fire fighting, crime prevention, search and rescue, construction and media coverage. Therefore, they can be required to fly over residential areas that normally experience few overflying aircraft. The noise helicopters generate can be particularly noticeable to people who are not used to aircraft noise…

Circuit training is the first stage of practical pilot training, focused on take-offs and landings. It involves the pilot making approaches to the runway, touching down and then applying power to take-off again. Circuit training is undertaken at most airports, particularly regional and general aviation aerodromes. How a circuit is flown and its location is…

Weather, in particular wind speed and direction, is usually the main reason for selecting which runways are used at an airport, the direction aircraft take-off and land, and the flight paths that are used. The decision to use a particular runway has an impact on the amount of aircraft noise experienced by residents around airports…

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The Ethics Hotline is an independent avenue available to report alleged misconduct, including fraud, corruption, bribery, maladministration, unethical conduct, including bullying and harassment under Airservices Ethics and Fraud Framework. Further information on Public Interest disclosures, including individuals classified as a public official, is available on our website. An online Ethics Hotline report can be made…

Off air route flight planning options To help airlines fly the most cost-effective, fuel-efficient, and timely routes, Airservices is expanding Australia’s User Preferred Routes (UPR) airspace. Airservices is declaring all Class A airspace as UPR airspace, while time activated UPR Exclusion Zones are being established in high-density areas. Flex Tracks have been removed from the…

Welcome The NOTAM Originator portal contains guidance and reference material to enable NOTAM authorised persons to meet their CASR 175 requirements. News and updates 6 April 2022 Join the growing group of aeronautical data originators (ADO) who have discovered the ease of managing their NOTAM requirements through the NOTAM Web Service (NWS), a module available…

Federally-leased airports (excluding Mt. Isa and Tennant Creek) have established Community Aviation Consultation Groups (CACGs), which provide an effective avenue for local community engagement on airport planning and operations, including aircraft noise. The Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications provides guidelines for CACGs. Non federally-leased airports may also choose to establish CACGs or…

Contents Background and Recommendations Development of the Long Term Operating Plan Modes of Operation Mode 1 Mode 4 Mode 5 Mode 7 Mode 8 Mode 9 Mode 10 Mode 12 Mode 13 Mode 14A Long Haul Jet Arrivals and Departures Noise considerations of the Long Term Operating Plan Implementation processes and timetable for the Long…

NAIPS internet service NOTAM Originator Portal Harmony Web Client National Operations Management Centre Weather Cameras WebTrak – Flight Tracker Airport Owner Downloads Online Store Data.Airservices ADO Portal

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Runway safety Runway Safety Video Pilot’s Guide to Runway Safety Runway Stop Bars Safety Net Stop Bars Presentation Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) Safety Net Tips for Flying at Metro D Aerodromes Tips for Flying – Archerfield Tips for Flying – Bankstown Tips for Flying – Cambridge Tips for Flying – Moorabbin Tips for Flying…

Region Responsible Regional Monitoring Agency Africa Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Regional Monitoring Agency (ARMA) Asia Monitoring Agency For Asia Region (MAAR) China China Regional Monitoring Agency (China RMA) Eastern Europe Regional Monitoring Agency EURASIA Europe European Regional Monitoring Agency (EURRMA) Japan Japan Airspace Safety Monitoring Agency (JASMA) Middle East Middle East Regional Monitoring Agency…

Forms for Aircraft Operators and State Authorities Form F1 – Contact/change of contact details for matters relating to approvals Form F2 – Record of approval to operate in RVSM airspace – Australian, Indonesian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu registered aircraft Form F3 – Record of withdrawal of approval to operate in RVSM airspace…

GPS-Based Monitoring System (GMS) Monitoring Procedures General The AAMA is responsible for all GMS monitoring activity within the FIRs for which it is responsible. To undertake this monitoring, the AAMA has approved the following Support Contractors to undertake the GMS monitoring activity: Monitoring Agency for Asia Region (MAAR) AEROTHAI 102 Ngamduplee Road Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120…

ADS-B Height-Keeping Monitoring System (AHMS) The use of ADS-B as a means to estimate ASE and comply with the ICAO Annex 6 Long Term Height-keeping Monitoring Requirements has been endorsed by ICAO following extensive joint research by Australia (AAMA) and the United States (FAA). With the global implementation of long term height monitoring requirements such…