RAAF Scherger Temporary Restricted Area - TRA 'WOODY'

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    Start 16/04/2026
    AEST 10:00
    End 30/04/2026
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    SO3 Airspace Plans  Joint Airspace Control Cell
    Royal Australian Air Force
    adf.airspace@defence.gov.au

    TRA 'WOODY' is requested as an alternative to the permanent YBSG CTR in order to reduce the impact upon civil operators into Weipa Aerodrome (YBWP).

    The issue

    TRA ‘WOODY’ is proposed for the period 03 – 19 July 2026 inclusive, with activation of up to 16 hours per day to cater for military exercise activities occurring at RAAF Base Scherger (YBSG).

    The airspace and its procedures have been designed with the following outcomes in mind:

    • Allow for class G access to YBWP aerodrome.
      • Reduce the impact upon civil aviation operations in the area by only utilising airspace essential for the activity.
      • Avoiding the approach and departure paths of YBWP aerodrome.
      • Allowing military access to higher level restricted areas in the YBSG area.
      • Build upon feedback that was received during activations of previous TRA ‘SCHERGER’.

    Purpose

    Defence is seeking feedback on a Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) at RAAF Base Scherger.

    Proposal

    TRA ‘WOODY’ is proposed for the period 03 – 19 July 2026 inclusive, with activation of up to 16 hours per day to cater for military exercise activities occurring at RAAF Base Scherger (YBSG). This airspace is requested as an alternative to the extant Scherger CTR in order to reduce the impact upon civil operators into Weipa Aerodrome (YBWP) as well as protect civil airspace users from the military activities planned in the vicinity of YBSG. 

    TRA ‘WOODY’ has been designed to remain clear of all IFP into YBWP, confirmed by AsA IFP Design.

    While the use of the extant RAAF Scherger CTR is available for activation, this option is not preferred due to the additional control required over the airspace surrounding YBWP. 

    TRA ‘WOODY’ 
    CONDITIONAL STATUS: RA2 

    FLYING/NON-FLYING LATERAL LIMITS: 122246S 1420145E – 123113S 1420048E – 123316S 1420231E 124009S 1420520E – 124009S 1420520E – 124046S 1420940E – 124512S 1421821E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle radius 15.00NM centre 123726S 1420514E (YBSG/AD) 122246S 1420145E 

    VERTICAL LIMITS: SFC – 4000 
    HOURS OF ACTIVITY: NOTAM 
    CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE (details to be provided in AIP SUP) 

    Figure 1: TRA "WOODY" 
    Airspace control 

    During NOTAM activation periods access by non-exercise aircraft to TRA ‘WOODY’ will not be available except in cases of a declared emergency, radio failure, participating in activities for the preservation of life and property (SAR, MED, POL or FFR). Refer to Figure 1 for a depiction of TRA ‘WOODY’. 

    Airspace Timings 

    TRA ‘WOODY’ is planned to be activated for the following timings: 

    Table 1: Indicative Dates and Times
    Airspace  Date  Time 
    TRA ‘WOODY’  03 – 19 July 2026  Up to 16 hrs per day 

     

     

    Submitted by

    SO3 Airspace Plans Joint Airspace Control Cell
    Royal Australian Air Force
    adf.airspace@defence.gov.au