Departure and tracking – south

VFR aircraft departing directly into Class G airspace must depart the zone on an extended leg of the circuit.

Departures from RWY 17 – on upwind leg, remain over land until abeam Carrum to avoid inbound traffic.

Departures from RWY 17R to the south – turn left to follow the coast when south of Woodlands golf course.

Departing aircraft climb to 2,000 ft or higher cloud permitting and, if remaining in Class G airspace, change to Melbourne Centre frequency 135.7, 3 nm from MB. Review ERSA for any additional noise abatement and VFR requirements.

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A visual terminal chart of Moorabbin aerodrome airspace, with a plane marked in red tracking south from Moorabbin aerodrome over the Woodlands golf course and then tracking south-east
Published date: 31 May 2023
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//resources-and-education/publications-and-resources/industry-guides-and-publications/pilot-guides/stay-ontrack-series/stay-ontrack-flying-melbourne-region/departure-and-tracking-south
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