About What is OneSKY? OneSKY Australia™ is the most complex transformation of air traffic management in Australian aviation history. It’s a partnership between Airservices and the Department of Defence, replacing existing air traffic management systems with an advanced integrated system known as the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS). OneSKY Australia™ was established to…

Saving lives Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service We provide aviation rescue fire fighting services at 27 of Australia’s busiest airports, operating a fleet of more than 100 of the largest fire fighting vehicles in the country. We are always on stand-by to rescue people and property from an aircraft crash or fire and other…

Managing aircraft noise Our commitment We need to cater for the changing nature of aircraft operations, air traffic growth, airport expansion and advances in aviation technology, while keeping aviation safety as our first priority. This requires a careful balance of ensuring safety, operational efficiency, protecting the environment and minimising the effects of aviation noise on…

Flight briefing tools Off air route flight planning options Independent visual approaches Precision runway monitor Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Flight Number Callsigns Pre-flight preparation Pilot responsibility Pilots are no longer required to lodge details about tracks, headings, true air and ground speeds or time intervals. However, you have a responsibility to prepare and plan for…

Costs and fees How do we charge Airservices levies charges to aircraft operators that engage our services in the Australian airspace. Our charges may include fees applied or collected on behalf of other Australian government agencies, and may include aviation fire fighting charges at selected aerodromes. Make a payment Regulating charges How we calculate charges…

Keeping our skies safe Supporting aviation We provide a range of world-class services that allow safe and equitable access to our skies. Our primary focus is ensuring the safety of air travel – both in the air and on the ground – and providing service outcomes that are matched to the needs of our airline…

Environmental management system Our framework We are committed to reducing the impact of our operations on the environment, heritage and communities. Our responsibility to protect these aspects is achieved through a maintained Environmental Management System (EMS). This enables us to assure compliance with our legal obligations, undertake appropriate risk management of activities, and continually improve…

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 the world’s airspace…

National presence Where we are We deliver services from two major air traffic service centres in Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as operating 29 control towers and 27 fire stations at airports across Australia. Our corporate headquarters are in Canberra. Air Traffic Management services Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting stations 1,079 Sites around Australia 29 Air…

How we work Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation 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 industry to…