Sunshine Coast is a Class D aerodrome, catering for small and large air transport operations, GA (fixed-wing and rotary) and RAAus aircraft. Check ERSA for TWR hours and be aware TWR hours may change at short notice. Check the TWR and airspace status with ATC or Sunshine Coast ATIS.
Taxi clearance is required from ATC prior to entering the manoeuvring area. These entry points will be marked by a yellow dashed line and are known as intermediate holding positions.
For transiting VFR aircraft, there is a published VFR route to the west of the airfield, outside of the CTR. If travelling north, the route commences at Aussie World, follows the Bruce Highway north, past Nambour to Eumundi. Pilots tracking via the VFR route need to be aware of the Class C and D controlled airspace lower limit steps height changes, to prevent airspace infringements.
If transiting Sunshine Coast CTR coastal, pilots are reminded to request their airways clearance early.
Be aware when manoeuvring on the ground at Sunshine Coast, that Sunshine Coast Tower has blind spots where the controllers cannot see parts of the apron areas due to buildings obscuring their view. Additionally, due to your location on the airfield and building shielding, Brisbane Centre may not be able to hear your transmissions on the ground.
It is the pilot in command’s responsibility to check current charts, ERSA and NOTAMS for flights in this area.
