Proposed temporary restricted area (TRA) for Black Sky rocket launches in southern Queensland

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

Dates:
05/01/2026 to 29/03/2026

4 windows per day.

The issue

Dates:
05/01/2026 to 29/03/2026 

4 windows each week day (Monday - Friday) as per the following table: 
  
Monday to Friday (AEST) 

Window 1 
0800 - 0900 SFC to FL450 
Window 2 
1000 - 1100 SFC to FL200 
Window 3 
1200 - 1400 SFC to FL200 
Window 4 
1500 - 1600 SFC to FL200 

4 windows each weekend day (Saturday - Sunday) as per the following table: 
  
Saturday to Sunday (AEST) 

Window 1 
0800 - 0900 SFC to FL450 
Window 2 
1000 - 1100 SFC to FL450 
Window 3 
1200 - 1400 SFC to FL450 
Window 4 
1500 - 1600 SFC to FL450 

FL200 window details: 
Lateral Limits: within 2.5 NM RADIUS OF 28° 07' 42" S 149°42' 06" E 
Vertical Limits: Surface (SFC) to FL200 
Controlling Authority: Airservices Australia 

FL450 window details: 
Lateral Limits: within 7 NM RADIUS OF 28° 07' 42" S 149°42' 06" E 
Vertical Limits: SFC to FL450 
Controlling Authority: Airservices Australia 

Launch windows will be activated by Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) when required. 

Purpose

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