Proposed Temporary Restricted Area to support SouthWest Queensland Rocket Launches

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    Closed consultation
    QLD
    Start 21/08/2025
    AEST 10:00
    End 27/08/2025
    AEST 17:00

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    Tim  Byrne
    Black Sky Aerospace
    operations@bsaero.space

    Activation of a Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) is proposed during launch windows for rocketry activities from 8th September - 19th December 2025.

    Purpose

    To seek feedback on the proposal to establish a TRA in southwest Queensland to support the safe launch of rockets.

    Proposal

    Dates

    8th September - 19th December 2025

    Three launch windows are proposed per day (times in Australian Eastern Standard Time):

    1. Monday, Tuesday, Friday
      0800 - 0930
      1100 - 1230
      1400 - 1530
    2. Wednesday, Sunday
      0800 - 0930
      1030 - 1130
      1400 - 1530
    3. Thursday, Saturday
      0900 - 1000
      1100 - 1230
      1400 - 1530

    Launch windows will be activated by Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) when required. Launches in all windows will be up to FL500.

    TRA

    Lateral Limits: WI 20 NM of PSN 27°36'19.03"S 143°37'29.61"E
    Vertical Limits: Surface (SFC) to FL500
    Controlling Authority: Airservices Australia

    BSA OSP ERCH3
    BSA OSP ERCL5

    Please note that both RNP RWY 31 and RNP W instrument approaches into Thargomindah aerodrome (YTGM) will be unavailable during TRA activation periods (relevant NOTAMs will be published on YTGM).

    Should any times potentially conflict with your activities, please let us know so we can work around these.

    Submitted by

    Tim Byrne
    Black Sky Aerospace
    tim.byrne@bsaero.space