Welcome to the Aviation State Engagement Forum

The forum creates a way to talk to communities about proposals, decisions or events impacting airspace in Australia.

Start a consultation or post an advisory notice to the aviation community.

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Current consultations

Open consultation

Permanent Restricted Airspace Proposal for Cowley Beach Training Area

QLD

The Joint Airspace Control Cell (JACC) requests feedback on two proposed permanent restricted areas in support of biannual Australian Defence Force (ADF) amphibious exercises in North Queensland.

2 days remaining
Start 20/11/2025
AEDT 11:00
End 05/12/2025
AEDT 17:00
Open consultation

Proposed temporary restricted areas and temporary danger areas for MILEX ACES ALPHA & DIAMOND SHIELD 2026

NSW QLD

Elements of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be conducting Exercise ‘ACES ALPHA 2026’ and ‘DIAMOND SHIELD 2026’ between 9 - 25 March 2026.

8 days remaining
Start 27/11/2025
AEDT 11:00
End 11/12/2025
AEDT 17:00
Open consultation

Proposed temporary restricted areas for the 2026 International Fleet Review Flying Display

NSW

Two Temporary Restricted Areas (TRAs) are proposed above Sydney Harbour to accommodate an Air Force flying display to ensure the safety of non-participant aircraft.

8 days remaining
Start 27/11/2025
AEDT 11:00
End 11/12/2025
AEDT 17:00
Open consultation

Proposed Controlled Airspace Changes

VIC

To consult aviation stakeholders across the Melbourne Basin regarding potential changes to controlled airspace boundaries being developed to support the introduction of Melbourne Airport’s third runway (Runway 16R/34L) and understand any impact on current operating conditions.

9 days remaining
Start 27/11/2025
AEDT 11:00
End 12/12/2025
AEDT 17:00
Open consultation

Melbourne Airport Noise Sharing Plan – Proposed Airspace & Flight Path Changes

VIC

To seek industry feedback on proposed changes that support Melbourne Airport's Noise Sharing Plan for their third runway.

8 days remaining
Start 16/10/2025
AEDT 11:00
End 12/12/2025
AEDT 17:00
Open consultation

Proposed Rocket Launch from Forrest Airport

WA

The MAD150 has a planned apogee of 25 km, length 4 m, weight 56 kg.

Direction north of Forrest Airport, landing 10 km away.

Mid-Dec to Mid-Jan - 6 minutes

10 days remaining
Start 23/10/2025
AEDT 11:00
End 14/12/2025
AEDT 17:00
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