Brisbane's New Runway
Optimisation and Post Implementation Review
Brisbane's new runway commenced operations on 12 July 2020.
Brisbane Airport Corporation and Airservices are working with stakeholders across community, government and industry to ensure that the Brisbane Airport operations meet the highest safety standards and incorporate the most environmentally sustainable practices wherever practicable.
Since opening of the new runway on 12 July 2020, and the implementation of new flight paths, we continue to monitor and optimise operations in accordance with the approved Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and agreed modes of operation.
We continue to listen to community, industry and political feedback and complaints.
As part of our standard processes, Airservices will conduct a Post Implementation Review of the flight paths and airspace changes implemented to support parallel operations, and the associated aircraft noise impacts.
Details of the Post Implementation Review including timing and planned community engagement will be released shortly, however these reviews generally commence 12 months after implementation of flight path changes.
Community and industry suggestions for alternative flight paths and/or procedures for runway modes and noise abatement will form part of the review.
For information on current aircraft operations visit our interactive Aircraft in Your Neighbourhood website here.
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Runway Opening Livestream
Brisbane's new runway and associated flight paths become operational from Sunday 12 July 2020.
Watch the livestream of the official launch online here (external site) and be part of history.
To support the new runway, the flight paths will change the way aircraft operate as they arrive and depart from Brisbane Airport. For more information on flight paths and aircraft operations, visit Brisbane Airport's Flight Path Tool here (external site).
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Videos
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With the new runway construction complete, Brisbane Airport Corporation commenced the final phase of this mammoth project - Operational Readiness and Testing (ORAT). This video explains the key elements of ORAT, including some of the safety, security and regulatory compliance requirements that must be met before Brisbane Airport can commence parallel runway operations.
Brisbane's new runway will open on Sunday 12 July 2020 and once open, will give Brisbane the most efficient runway system in Australia. It will serve the needs of South East Queensland for decades to come, maintaining and growing our connections with the world as our city continues to grow, while building the gateway to Queensland and Australia.
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A new runway on the ground means a change in flight paths above.