We’re seeking feedback on the proposed design for controlled airspace around Ballina Airport.
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The proposed design
The airspace architecture proposes a series of controlled airspace steps commencing with a Control Zone in the immediate vicinity of the airport with controlled airspace from the surface (SFC) to 1,500 ft above mean sea level (AMSL).
A series of control area steps are then proposed to commence from 1,500 ft to 8,500 ft AMSL.
Proposed changes also include:
- aligning the northern lateral boundary with the existing controlled airspace in the vicinity of the Gold Coast approximately 10 nm from Ballina
- categorising the airspace between the SFC and 4,500 ft AMSL as Class D
- categorising the airspace from 4,500 ft to 8,500 ft AMSL to be Class C to align with the adjacent current Class C steps.
Background on Ballina airspace changes
Airspace around Ballina Airport will be controlled by air traffic controllers in 2025 to accommodate the airport’s growth.
This follows an airspace review of the Ballina region in 2022.
We have been engaging with industry about the introduction of controlled airspace around Ballina in collaboration with Airservices Australia.
You can comment on the proposed airspace design via the CASA Consultation hub until 25 August 2024.
Airservices is leading consultation with the community via their Engage Airservices website.