Proposed Temporary Restricted Area for Rocket Launches in South-West Queensland - 06/04/2026 to 31/07/2026

To seek feedback on the proposal to establish a Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) in south-west Queensland to support the safe launch of rockets. Rocket launches within launch windows up to 50,000 feet (ft).

Dates: 06/04/2026 to 31/07/2026

The issue

Rocket launches within launch windows up to 50,000 feet (ft).

Dates: 06 April - 31 July 2026

For the TRA the following windows apply:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday:

0800 - 0930 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
1100 - 1230 AEST
1400 - 1530 AEST

Wednesday, Sunday:

0800 - 0930 AEST
1030 - 1130 AEST
1400 - 1530 AEST

Thursday, Saturday:

0900 - 1000 AEST
1100 - 1230 AEST
1400 - 1530 AEST

TRA SPACEPORT

Lateral limits: Within 20 nautical miles (NM) of position 27°36'19.03"S 143°37'29.61"E

Vertical limits: Surface (SFC) to 50,000 ft above mean sea level (AMSL)

Controlling Authority: Airservices Australia

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