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Grieve
Endeavour Aerospace
Endeavour Aerospace is seeking a temporary restricted area (TRA) 12 nautical miles (n miles) NNE of White Cliffs Aerodrome to support the 2026 Australian Universities Rocket Competition (AURC).
The issue
Temporary restricted airspace extending radially 9.5 n miles from 30.6600S, 143.1979E (30°39'36.0"S 143°11'52.4"E) with vertical limits of surface (SFC) to FL370 will be established on 2 October 2026, 3 October 2026, and 4 October 2026.
TRA activation timing:
• 02/10/2026: 0600 – 1800 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) (UTC+10)
• 03/10/2026: 0600 – 1800 AEST (UTC+10)
• 04/10/2026: 0600 – 1800 Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) (UTC+11)
Purpose
Endeavour Aerospace is seeking stakeholder input concerning the following, please provide feedback as this will ensure consideration can be made on such issues during the assessment process including safety, environment, national security, equity of airspace, and any activities scheduled for the same volume of airspace over the same period. Any members with feedback are asked to contact the proponent by emailing liam.grieve@endeavouraero.com.
Proposal
Endeavour Aerospace is seeking to conduct high-powered rocket launches at Caradoc Station approximately 12 nautical miles (n miles) NNE of White Cliffs, NSW, on 2 October 2026, 3 October 2026, and 4 October 2026.
Two TRAs are proposed within 9.5 n mile from 30.6600S, 143.1979E (30°39'36.0"S 143°11'52.4"E). The Class G TRA will have vertical limits of SFC to FL125, and Endeavour Aerospace will act as the controlling authority for that volume. The second TRA for controlled airspace will have vertical limits of FL125 to FL370 and Airservices Operations Management will act as the controlling authority.
Aviation Stage Engagement Forum (AvSEF) members should check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) closer to the date to confirm whether the activity is proceeding. The proponent is in the process of conducting a consultation regarding the activity with known airspace users such as commercial airlines and other stakeholders.
In addition to this, Endeavour Aerospace will monitor Class G airspace for aircraft before and during launch activities. This will include maintaining a visual watch of the airspace, monitoring very high frequency (VHF) radio transmissions, and finally monitoring automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) transmissions from the area.
Please note that the TRA dimensions mentioned in this consultation are estimates and are subject to change (refer to NOTAMs for final dimensions).
