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Separation standards refer to the minimum distance apart that aircraft operating in controlled airspace and at airports with an operational control tower must be kept. These are outlined in the Manual of Standards for Air Traffic Services and our air traffic controllers use them to safely manage air traffic. Different separation standards apply to aircraft…
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…
Air Traffic ManagementControlling Australia’s air traffic We provide world-leading tower and approach services to manage the safe, orderly flow of aircraft into and out of Australia’s airspace. Our air traffic controllersWho manages the airspace? Our air traffic controllers are responsible for keeping our skies safe. With specialised controllers operating across airport towers, terminals and en…
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…
Sydney Airport Independent Visual Approaches (IVAs) Sydney airport operates two parallel runways which are closely spaced at 1,037m apart. Through using a procedure called Independent Visual Approaches (or IVA’s), two aircraft can be on adjacent final approaches at the same time. This allows for more efficient use of the runways so that more flights…
Integrating RPAS into Australian airspace Recognising the significant projected growth in the uncrewed industry and the introduction of new and emerging technologies, Airservices is committed to supporting the safe and efficient integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) into Australia’s airspace through a phased, inclusive approach. This approach is centred around developing a suite of…
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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…
Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) at Sydney Airport (YSSY/SYD) Airservices Australia operates a highly accurate surveillance system at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport known as the Precision Runway Monitor (PRM). PRM operations enable aircraft to safely conduct simultaneous GLS or ILS approaches to Sydney Airport’s parallel runways, maintaining airport capacity during adverse weather conditions. A Pilot’s Guide to…
Frequency Assignment Airservices is responsible for the Aeronautical Mobile (Route) Service AM(R)S Spectrum within Australia and its Territories. Airservices is able to provide a frequency assignment service as a first step to obtaining a aeronautical apparatus licence to operate a radio transmitter within the AM(R)S bands. Assignments can be made for radio communications within the…
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