Flinders Island Airport - Changes to Approach Procedures

Airservices implemented these changes in August 2019.

Changes to approach procedures at Flinders Island Airport

30 April 2019

When will this change occur?

Airservices will make changes to some approach procedures for aircraft arriving to Flinders Island Airport from August 2019.

Why are the changes necessary?

Since 2007, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has encouraged its members to implement approach procedures with vertical (straight up and down) guidance to improve safety for aircraft arriving to and landing at airports.

One way to do this is to make it possible for aircraft to use Baro-VNAV technology.

Baro-VNAV is a technology available on most modern aircraft. It allows aircraft to land more smoothly, without using ground based navigation equipment. It also reduces the workload for pilots and decreases their reliance on visual assessments, making landing safer.

The introduction of Baro-NAV technology requires minor changes to existing arrival procedures at Flinders Island Airport.

What is going to change?

For more information on the changes please see the Fact Sheet – Flinders Island Approach Procedures Change (April 2019) under Resources.

How can I get more information?

For general information on flight path changes, contact the Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS) on:

• 1800 802 584 (free call)
• 131 450 (interpreter service)

General feedback can be provided:

• Via online form at: https://feedback.emsbk.com/asa
• Mail to: Feedback c/o Noise Complaints and Information Service, PO BOX 211 Mascot NSW 1460

Resources

Fact Sheet – Flinders Island Approach Procedures Change (April 2019)