Update to the Sydney visual terminal chart - Wedderburn information box

Overview

To improve safety in the Wedderburn area, we are seeking feedback on a proposal to add an information box near Wedderburn Airport (YWBN) on the Sydney visual terminal chart (VTC).

The information box will highlight the circuit altitude at Wedderburn and the recommended overflight height for aircraft operating in the area, helping pilots maintain appropriate separation from local circuit traffic.

The following is the proposed text that will be provided on the chart:

Because Wedderburn is on a discrete CTAF, there is a heightened risk that pilots could configure their aircraft early and inadvertently transit over Wedderburn without appropriate radio communication. The proposed information box aims to reduce this risk by improving situational awareness for all pilots operating in the area.

Why your views matter

Why we are consulting
We want to hear from as many Wedderburn airspace users as possible including local flying schools, aero clubs, operators and industry bodies. This will help us capture all feedback to ensure the proposal addresses the airspace risk.

Completing the survey

Please submit your comments using the survey link on this page.

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. 

Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change process is available on the CASA website.

What happens next

Once the consultation has closed, we will:

• review all comments received
• make responses publicly available on the consultation hub (unless you request that 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. To be notified of any future consultations, you can subscribe to our consultation and rulemaking mailing list.