Fireworks displays

If you plan to conduct a fireworks display, you must notify us. You may also need to get an approval from us for the display. This will ensure that the fireworks don't pose an aviation safety risk.

Don’t forget to check whether you need any local or state approvals.

When to notify us

The person or organisation that places or fires off the fireworks will need to notify us of the display.

You must do this at least 10 days before the scheduled event if an approval is required.

An approval will be required if:

  • any projectiles in the display can reach more than 400 feet above ground level
  • the display will be within three nautical miles (5.5 km) of an aerodrome including an airfield or helipad – this includes in the approach or departure path.

Notify us through myCASA

Follow these steps to notifying us through our online portal, myCASA.

  1. Prepare your ARN and display details

    Before you login, make sure you have the following information available: 

    • identification documents. We need some ID from you to apply for an aviation reference number (ARN) online if you don’t have one. You will need both an individual and an organisation ARN 

    • the date, time and exact location of where the fireworks display will occur.

  2. Submit your application

    You need to create a myCASA account if you haven't used the myCASA portal before. 

    Navigate to the myCASA portal and enter your email address and password to log in. 

    You can also use Digital Identity to login to the portal. 

    Submit online through myCASA 

    To submit the application through myCASA, follow these steps: 

    1. Select your organisation’s profile. Navigate to ‘Applications and notifications’ section. Select 'Fireworks display notification'.
    2. Enter the details of your firework display. One of the benefits of using the online form is that it does the firework display calculations for you.
    3. Select ‘Next’ to continue application.
    OR

    Notify us by email 

    You can also notify us by emailing a form. Make sure you have the following information available:

    • identification documents. We need some ID from you to apply for an aviation reference number (ARN) online if you don’t have one. You will need both an individual and an organisation ARN.
    • the date, time and exact location of where the fireworks display will occur.

    To apply through by email, follow these steps:

    1. Download the application form below.
    2. Enter your personal details and make sure to save it on to your device.
    3. Email your application. Once you have filled out the form you can email your application and supporting documents to the nominated email address on form 1117.

    Manual applications will take about 10 business days to process.

    Notification of a firework display form1117 (PDF, 250.47 KB)

  3. Review summary and agree to declaration

    You will be presented with a summary of you application. Review the entries and make sure the information is accurate.

    Navigate to the ‘Declaration’ section and review. Once you have reviewed and ensure the information is correct, select 'I agree and understand the above conditions'.

    Select 'Submit' to complete the application. 

    After you have submitted the application, we will send you an estimate of fees if they are required. Once you have paid the required fee, we will review your application and let you know if it’s approved. Read about our fees and charges.

    When entering details of your fireworks display, you will need to include information about:

    • number of projectiles capable of reaching more than 400 feet above ground level
    • launch point location of firework display (using our map function)
    • address of launch location
    • full name of pyrotechnician conducting display
    • contact number during display
    • date, time, and duration of display
    • characteristics of the display, including:
      1. total number of fireworks
      2. type of fireworks
      3. burst height
      4. burst radius
      5. heigh of launch point surrounding terrain
      6. diameter of the largest aerial shells.

The process

You can notify us online, via myCASA.

One of the benefits of using the online form is that it does the firework display calculations for you.

Before you login, make sure you have the following information available:

  • identification documents to enable you to apply for an ARN online if you don’t have one (you will need both an individual and an organisation ARN)
  • the date, time and exact location of where the fireworks display will occur.

We will assess your notification and if an approval is required we will let you know. Once you have paid the required fee we will review your application. Read about our fees and charges.

If you have trouble using myCASA, use Notification of a firework display form 1117. Manual applications will take about 10 business days to process.

Conditions of the approval

We may attach conditions to your approval. You must follow these conditions. This may include requiring you to contact and follow air traffic control directions.

We may also tell Airservices Australia about the display. They may issue a notice to airmen (NOTAM) about the potential hazard to air traffic in the area.

If you don't notify us before the display, have approval to conduct the display, or comply with conditions imposed, you may get fined.

Find out more

The rules for fireworks displays are in subpart 101.I of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998).

If you're unsure if you need to notify CASA of your fireworks display, please contact your nearest CASA regional office.

Related content

Related rules and publications

Last updated:
16 Jan 2023
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//operations-safety-and-travel/safety-advice/displays-and-events/fireworks-displays
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