Preliminary flight path design open for feedback

We are pleased to share the preliminary flight path design for the proposed changes to support Ballina Byron Gateway Airport moving to controlled airspace operation in 2025. These are now open for community review and feedback. You can read about the proposed changes in the following documents:

You can also use our zoomable map tool using the tabs above to search your address or view a location in relation to the proposed new flight paths.

Please submit your feedback on the flight paths on our feedback page. You can provide feedback on as many of the proposed new flight paths as you wish.

We have also published our Options Development Methodology and Assessment Criteria that explains the factors considered in developing the proposed flight paths and the criteria we will use to assess them.

Additionally, we have updated the Initial Community Engagement Plan (CEP) published in June to incorporate feedback received, adding more engagement channels and outlining pre-implementation communications in 2025. The Final CEP outlines our proposed engagement through to implementation of the proposed changes.

Feedback on the preliminary flight path design closes on Sunday 8 September 2024.

A reminder that registrations for our community engagement sessions (5 to 15 August 2024) are open. We look forward to seeing you at a session and to receiving your feedback.