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JACC requests feedback on a proposed temporary restricted area (TRA) specifically to be employed near Eden, NSW over the period 11 – 22 March 2024.
The issue
This proposal notes the following key issues:
• Activation of TRA ‘NARWHAL’ to safely segregate civil aircraft from military flying activities in the vicinity of Eden.
• Activation over the period 11 – 22 March 2024 for up to 12 hours daily, between 08:00 – 20:00 local time.
• Conditional status of TRA ‘NAWRWHAL’ to be RA2. Final confirmation to be promulgated in AIP SUP and NOTAM.
Purpose
JACC requests feedback on a proposed temporary restricted area (TRA) specifically to be employed near Eden, NSW over the period 11 – 22 March 2024
Elements of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will be conducting EXERCISE DUGONG over the period 11 – 22 March 2024. Extensive medium-sized UAS (Scheibel S-100) activity will be occur from ashore in the vicinity of Eden.
TRA ‘NARWHAL’ is proposed over parts of Twofold and Nullica Bays to mitigate the risk to civil aviation.
Eden – UAS activity – EXERICSE DUGONG
Due to the nature of UAS activity, TRA ‘NARWHAL’ is required to safely separate civil aircraft with the military exercise area. The airspace status of TRA ‘NARWHAL’ is RA2.
The controlling authority will facilitate access by aircraft with a declared emergency, radio failure or participating in activities for the preservation of life and property (Search and Rescue, Medical, Police or Flood Fire Rescue). Clearances through TRA ‘NARWHAL’, when appropriate, will be provided by the Controlling Authority. Should emergency transits be required, the underlying Class G services will apply.
The Controlling Authority will monitor designated civilian aviation frequencies (eg Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) and aeronautical emergency frequency) and the Controlling Authority will be contactable by phone (to be published in NOTAM and AIP SUP) at all times when exercise airspace is active.
TRA ‘NARWHAL’ may affect the use of the Merimbula Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) and their associated missed approach paths. An assessment of IAP will be sought, with the outcome to be promulgated in AIP SUP.
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Airspace |
Date |
Time |
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TRA ‘NARWHAL’ |
11 – 22 March 2024 |
0800 – 2000 AEDT (2100* – 0900 UTC) |
*Local AM Start time corresponds with UTC calendar day prior Table 1. Tentative activation windows for Eden airspace
The TRA is depicted in Figure 1, with dimensions as follows:
YMMM/ TRA ‘NARWHAL’
Conditional Status: RA2
Military Flying Lateral Limits: 370412S 1495044E – 370412S 1495928E – 370743S 1495928E – 370743S 1495044E – 370412S 1495044E
Vertical Limits: SFC – 4000FT AMSL
Hours of Activity: NOTAM
Controlling Authority: Defence, contact details to be published in AIP SUP and NOTAM
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback to JACC: adf.airspace@defence.gov.au by 01 Feb 2024.