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In mid-2026, the opening of Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport will require changes to Canberra Airport’s non-jet departure routes. These routes will shift to the west to safely integrate with the new airspace operations. There are no changes to the departures until west of Lake George. As the area under the new departure path is already frequently overflown and as aircraft will be at a relatively high altitude, the shift of this departure path is unlikely to be noticeable to communities.
In mid-2026, the opening of Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport will require changes to Canberra Airport’s non-jet departure routes. These routes will shift to the west to safely integrate with the new airspace operations. There are no changes to the departures until west of Lake George. As the area under the new departure path is already frequently overflown and as aircraft will be at a relatively high altitude, the shift of this departure path is unlikely to be noticeable to communities.
The consultation and feedback period for the Canberra Airport non-jet Departure Safety Change began on 21 November 2025 and is now closed. The change will proceed to implementation in mid-2026.
You can continue to ask questions using the 'Ask a Question' tab in the project page below or by contacting us at communityengagement@airservicesaustralia.com prior to implementation.
In mid-2026, the opening of Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport will require changes to Canberra Airport’s non-jet departure routes. The changes are being implemented to safely integrate with the new airspace operations.
A fact sheet with further details is available here.
We welcome any questions or feedback. You can either submit your question by clicking the Questions tab below, or alternatively contact us at communityengagement@airservicesaustralia.com.
