SafetyPublications Navigating the skies safelyAirspace infringement CategoriesHotspots or LocationAdelaideAdelaieAmberleyBrisbaneDarwinEast SaleMelbournePearcePerthSydneyTownsvilleWilliamtown Airspace Infringement Infographic Safe Operations around controlled airspace safety net Adelaide Basin airspace infringement hot spots Melbourne Basin airspace infringement hot spots Brisbane Basin airspace infringement hot spots Perth Basin airspace infringement hot spots Sydney Basin airspace infringement hot spots Amberley airspace infringement hotspots Darwin…

The rolesSecuring our skies and servicing the nation At Airservices Australia, we’re meeting the challenges of today while planning for the future. We’re partnering with world-leading companies, the aviation industry, regulators and other government agencies to integrate uncrewed aircraft systems and deliver a contemporary and national air traffic management system. You’ll join a dynamic organisation…

Our purpose Connecting people with their world safely Airservices Australia is responsible for the safety of 11 per cent of the world’s airspace. We are responsible for the safe and efficient management of Australia’s skies and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We work closely with our customers and…

Pilot Runway Safety Expand (background music) Airservices considers runway safety to be a serious threat to aviation safety. We work with industry to manage runway safety risks across our towered locations. (background talking noise) Class D controlled aerodromes are complex, busy and involve diverse aviation activities. (helicopter engine whirring) The airport design and procedures allow…

Improving safety togetherWorking with ATC A safe airways system relies on pilots and controllers working together safely and effectively. Air Traffic Control (ATC) are always here to help. Equip yourself for a safer flight by understanding how ATC works, and what you can do to contribute to effective pilot-controller communication. Communication with ATC Effective pilot-controller…

Navigating the skies safelyAirspace infringement An airspace infringement (AI) is the unauthorised entry of an aircraft into airspace where a clearance is required, or to which entry is prohibited. Equip yourself for a safer flight by understanding the potential risks AIs can cause. Potential risks of AI include: mid-air collision loss of separation increased workload…

WebTrak allows you to see where aircraft fly and explore historical trends and patterns. WebTrak uses information from air traffic control secondary surveillance radars to display aircraft movements: within 100 kilometres of the major airport up to 30 000 feet above mean sea level Aircraft noise data is also displayed, collected daily from noise monitors…

Public access to informationFreedom of information We are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 which: gives you a legal right to request access to documents held by us; and requires us to publish certain material on our website. Details on how to submit an FOI request and the information we publish are set…

Air traffic services centres The map below shows the Australian flight information region (FIR). Airservices is responsible for around 11 per cent of the world’s airspace. The airspace above the white-coloured FIR boundary line is controlled from the Brisbane Centre and the airspace below is controlled from Melbourne Centre.   Brisbane Centre information Expand Location:…

Inside Brisbane Centre. Air traffic control is used to manage the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of, and across Australian airspace. We use systems and processes to minimise the risk of collisions, while allowing the maximum number of aircraft to fly safely in our skies. Each year we safely manage 11% of…