Airspace infringement hotspots – Edinburgh

  1. Airspace infringement hotspot – Avon-Owen-Tarlee-Kapunda

    When R234 is active, use the line Avon-Owen-Tarlee-Kapunda as a reference for climb above 1,500 ft northbound or be established at or below
    1,500 ft southbound.

  2. Airspace infringement hotspot – R265B

    If transiting from the north and R265B is active, lower limit is 3,500 ft.

  3. Airspace infringement hotspot – Edinburgh CTR & associated Restricted Areas

    R265A covers the whole area from 4,500 ft and above to NOTAMed FL. Beneath R265A are:

    • EDN CTR (SFC – 1,500 ft)
    • R255 (SFC– 1,500 ft)
    • R234 (1,500 ft – 4,500 ft)
    • R233A (SFC–2,500 ft)

    R233B (2,500 ft–4,500 ft) will often be activated by the NOTAM for R265A. The Edinburgh CTR and R234 are usually active weekdays by NOTAM. R233A and R255, although less often, may also be active by NOTAM. CAUTION: The Edinburgh restricted areas and Edinburgh CTR may also be activated on weekends to facilitate military arrivals/departures. Check NOTAMs EDX on NAIPS for Edinburgh airspace NOTAMs).

  4. Airspace infringement hotspot – Parafield westbound

    Track south of the Bolivar strobe to avoid cutting the corner and infringing the EDN CTR. Establish yourself past St Kilda before climbing above 1,000 ft.

  5. Airspace infringement hotspot – R292A Port Wakefield

    North of a line from Webb Beach to Wild Horse Plains township, stay east of the Princes Highway (Port Wakefield Rd) to avoid the Army firing range – R292A (SFC–8,500 ft) – which is active at all times.

A visual terminal chart map of airspace around the Edinburgh military control zone, with airspace infringement hotspots marked
Published date: 9 April 2024
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//resources-and-education/publications/industry-guides/pilot-guides/stay-ontrack-series/stay-ontrack-flying-adelaide-region/airspace-infringement-hotspots-edinburgh
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