Darwin arrivals and departures

In 2016 Airservices and Defence performed a regular review of the changes that were made in 2015 and identified some minor adjustments required to ensure the highest level of safety assurance is achieved and that aircraft are managed as efficiently as possible. These changes came into effect on 26 May 2016.

The changes either increased aircraft climb rates or modified the way aircraft turn when close to the airport in order provide more predictable tracking for aircraft.

Some residents in the southern suburbs of Palmerston may notice changes to non-jet aircraft taking off from Runway 11, with a greater spread of aircraft by approximately 1km due to the altitude turn requirement.

Howard Springs may also see a change in aircraft altitude and tracking, however, this is not expected to increase noise impacts.

Airservices expects the proposed changes are not likely to be noticeable by the community due to the high altitude of aircraft and distance from the airport. There will be no new residential areas exposed to aircraft noise.

Airservices will continue to inform residents on any updates as they come available and will work with Darwin Airport and the community to identify future noise improvement opportunities.