Proposed Airspace Changes for Avalon International Airshow Feb 2027

The Australian International Airshow will be held at Avalon Airport, Victoria, from Monday 15 February to Tuesday 2 March 2027. The use of airspace, aerodrome and facilities vary from those published in Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA).

Details of applicable procedures and airspace will be provided in an AIP Supplement (AIP SUP) prior to commencement of the TRA.

R979 A, B and C will be active from 0730 15 February until 1800 2 March 2027 (local time). The dimensions of R979ABC are unchanged from the 2025 Airshow.

The two additional TRA (R979 D and E) which were introduced for Avalon Airshow 2025 will again be implemented.  These areas comprise:

1. Southwest Area for airborne holding (R979 D); and

2. Northern Area for aircraft manoeuvring in IMC (R979 E). 

Note: the Northern Area is wholly contained within existing controlled (Class C) airspace. 

These additional TRA will be activated by NOTAM for periods of approximately 4 hours (subject to change) for ADF practice & display sessions. 

Class D ATS (as per AIP ENR 1.1 section 2.2.7) will be provided in all TRA airspace by Avalon Tower.

Transit flights through the TRA will not normally be permitted. Emergency traffic requiring operations in the TRA will be processed according to their priority requirements. All operations to Avalon (YMAV) during this period require prior permission from AMDA Foundation Limited. 

All helicopter operations will be subject to specific requirements. Helicopter Operations within the Helicopter Access Corridor (HAC) require an Air Traffic Control Clearance

During the TRA activation, Avalon Tower will be active daily from 0545 until 2300 (local time). For operations outside tower hours, including emergency operations, the pilot must contact AMDA Aircraft Operations on +61 (0)467 579 595 to arrange activation of YMAV tower. Flight Plan notification is not sufficient.

Details of the proposed additional TRA, as well as diagrams, are provided below. Please note these are subject to change; refer to NOTAM and AIP SUP for finalised dimensions.

Full details of arrangements and procedures for the 2027 Airshow will be published via AIP SUP prior to the event. Refer to this SUP when operating close to Avalon. Aircraft operating within the vicinity of the Airshow TRA should be careful not to infringe this airspace.

AMDA Aviation Duty Manager

• Operation Hours: 1900–0700 (local)

• Contact: To be published in the AIP SUP

For Avalon Tower activation requests, including emergency operations, outside published tower hours.

AMDA Aircraft Movements

• Operation Hours: 0700–1900 (local)

• Contact: To be published in the AIP SUP

• Email: aircraftmovements@amda.com.au

For all airspace-related enquiries, including procedural coordination and general operational matters.

Details of the proposed additional TRA including associated diagrams, are provided below. These remain subject to amendment. Pilots are to refer to applicable NOTAM and AIP SUP for the finalised dimensions and controlling information.

Full details of operational arrangements and procedures for the 2027 Airshow will be published via AIP SUP prior to the event. Pilots operating in the vicinity of Avalon are to consult the relevant AIP SUP prior to flight.

Aircraft operating in proximity to the Airshow TRA are to exercise caution and ensure strict compliance with promulgated airspace restrictions to avoid inadvertent airspace infringement.

Airspace Diagram & Description – proposed TRA

R979ABCDE Designation

R979A

LATERAL LIMITS: 375914S 1443729E - 380722S 1443605E

then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 8.00NM centre 380222S 1442810E (YMAV/AD) - 375914S 1443729E VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC - 1500

HOURS OF ACTIVITY: Activated via NOTAM

CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: AMDA Foundation Ltd

R979B

LATERAL LIMITS: 381247S 1443617E then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 12.00NM centre 380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) to 375500S 1443857E

375526S 1443808E - 380722S 1443605E 
then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 8.00NM centre

380222S 1442810E (YMAV/AD) to 380907S 1443338E - 381247S 1443617E

VERTICAL LIMITS: 1500 - 4500
HOURS OF ACTIVITY: Activated via NOTAM
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: AMDA Foundation Ltd

R979C

LATERAL LIMITS: 381247S 1443617E
then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 12.00NM centre 380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) to 375500S 1443857E

375526S 1443808E - 380722S 1443605E
then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 8.00NM centre

380222S 1442810E (YMAV/AD) to 380907S 1443338E - 381247S 1443617E

VERTICAL LIMITS: 4500 - FL245
HOURS OF ACTIVITY: Activated via NOTAM
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: AMDA Foundation Ltd

R979D 

LATERAL LIMITS: 381235S 1441828E - 382301S 1440836E
then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 25.00NM centre

380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) to 380211S 1435555E - 380235S 1441222E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle radius 12.00NM centre 380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) to 381235S 1441828E 

VERTICAL LIMITS: 8500 - FL245
HOURS OF ACTIVITY: Activated via NOTAM
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: AMDA Foundation Ltd

R979E 

LATERAL LIMITS: 374659S 1442551E 
then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 16.00NM centre

380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) to 374840S 1443643E - 375258S 1443600E then along the counterclockwise arc of a circle radius 12.00NM centre

380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) - 375104S 1442513E - 374659S 1442551E

VERTICAL LIMITS: 2500 - 4500 
HOURS OF ACTIVITY: Activated via NOTAM
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: AMDA Foundation Ltd