Airspace review - Horn Island

Overview

CASA is undertaking a review of the airspace within 40 nautical miles of Horn Island. This first consultation stage aims to collect data for the airspace review and will help shape its outcomes.

We are seeking industry feedback on airspace classification, airways services, aeronautical products and facilities in the Horn Island area.

The review will aim to:

• evaluate the effectiveness of the recommendations made in the 2017 Horn Island airspace review
• test reports of ineffective communication and deviation from aircraft operational standards and recommended practices
• analyse existing communication and surveillance facilities
• observe and record air traffic management practices to understand existing controls and air traffic service limitations
• identify existing traffic conflicts and discover potential risk mitigators
• develop a holistic strategy to reduce any risk to airspace users.

The questions are seeking feedback on airspace, communication, surveillance and the Torres Strait Broadcast Area.

Background

An airspace review of Horn Island was last conducted in 2017, with several changes implemented in the 18 months following the review. We are also seeking feedback to determine whether these changes continue to be beneficial to airspace users.

Documents for review

Please read the Horn Island Airspace Review 2017 to help with your submission, as applicable.

Why your views matter

Why we are consulting
We are seeking feedback from current users of Horn Island airspace to understand issues faced by operators in this area.

This consultation provides a platform for airspace users to suggest improvements to increase safety and efficiency.  

What happens next

If you would like to provide further feedback, please email OAR@casa.gov.au. Feedback submitted by email will be considered but cannot be published publicly. 

Once the consultation has closed, we will:

• review all comments received
• make responses publicly available on the consultation hub (unless you request your submission remain confidential)
• publish a summary of the feedback received and outline next steps.

Information about how we consult and how to make a confidential submission is available on the CASA website.

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