QLD - Ex High Sierra 24-2 Temporary Airspace Request

TRA ‘PORCUPINE’ and TRA ‘COPPERFIELD’ are proposed for the period 25 Nov to 11 Dec 2024, with up to a 3.5 hour window morning and afternoon window weekdays, and no flying on weekends. Timings will be confirmed by AIP SUP and NOTAM. 

TRA ‘PORCUPINE’ has been designed to match the vertical limits of R737, which will be activated up to FL600. Furthermore, the lateral dimensions of TRA ‘PORCUPINE’ and TRA ‘COPPERFIELD’ have been designed to remain clear of air routes W387 and B587. 

Extant diversion routes for R737 (outlined in ERSA) are not affected by TRA ‘PORCUPINE’ or TRA ‘COPPERFIELD’. 

TRA ‘COPPERFIELD’ design considerations have included Kidston aerodrome (YKID) ease of access, as well as the reduction of impact to descent and climb profiles to the aerodrome. 

Access to TRA and Townsville Restricted Areas (TLX) by non-military aircraft is not available except for aircraft with a declared emergency or operating in the preservation of life or property (MEDEVAC, FFR, POL, SAR). 

Refer to Figure 1 and 2 for a depiction of TRA ‘PORCUPINE’ and TRA ‘COPPERFIELD’. 

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YBBB/TRA ‘PORCUPINE’ 

Conditional Status: RA2 

Military Flying 

Lateral Limits: 181955S 1442641E – 181416S 1445605E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle radius 120.00NM centre 191439S 1464530E (TL/DME) - 201158S 1445336E – 200000S 1442000E - 192621S 1440629E - 192621S 1442504E - 181955S 1442641E 

Vertical Limits: 7000 – FL600 

Hours of Activity: NOTAM 

Controlling Authority: FLTCDR 452SQN TOWNSVILLE 

YBBB/TRA ‘COPPERFIELD’ 

Conditional Status: RA2 

Military Flying 

Lateral Limits: 182500S 1440000E – 181955S 1442641E – 192621S 1442504E – 192621S 1440629E – 191000S 1440000E – 182500S 1440000E 

Vertical Limits: FL120 – FL600 

Hours of Activity: NOTAM 

Controlling Authority: FLTCDR 452SQN TOWNSVILLE