Toowoomba is in Class G airspace, about 8.5 nm east of Brisbane Wellcamp airport. Be mindful that Toowoomba caters for a mixture of GA fixed- and rotary-wing, RAAus aircraft, flight training schools and aero medical operations.
Due to terrain shielding, VHF contact between aircraft in close proximity to, or on the ground at, Toowoomba or Brisbane West Wellcamp, is not possible.
It is the pilot in command’s responsibility to check ERSA and NOTAMS for flights in this area. Due to the runway having a crest, all aircraft must broadcast intentions on the CTAF before operating on runway 11/29.
Aircraft departing Toowoomba to the west:
- prior to taxiing, should monitor Oakey ATIS to ascertain Oakey status
- if IFR, must contact Oakey Approach
- if VFR, must contact Oakey Delivery.
When transiting Oakey CTR and restricted areas VFR, track via the Warrego VFR Route. Consult current Brisbane or Oakey VTC for current route tracking details.
Toowoomba Airport is subject to noise abatement procedures, general flight procedures and a number of local traffic regulations. It is the pilot in command’s responsibility to check current ERSA and NOTAMS for flights in this area.
