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Airservices Australia is seeking community feedback on a proposal about how some aircraft arrive at Gold Coast Airport when using Runway 32. In these conditions, aircraft approach from the south and land towards the north.
The proposal would remove a current usage restriction on the existing Runway 32 RNP-AR approach. This means the approach, which can already be used by some capable and certified aircraft, would become available to a broader range of eligible international arrivals from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region in suitable operating conditions.
No new flight paths are proposed. However, the number of aircraft using two existing arrival routes may change. This means some communities south of the airport may notice more aircraft movements and others may notice fewer. The proposal may also improve operational efficiency by giving air traffic controllers greater flexibility in managing arrivals.
Airservices Australia is seeking community feedback on a proposal about how some aircraft arrive at Gold Coast Airport when using Runway 32. In these conditions, aircraft approach from the south and land towards the north.
The proposal would remove a current usage restriction on the existing Runway 32 RNP-AR approach. This means the approach, which can already be used by some capable and certified aircraft, would become available to a broader range of eligible international arrivals from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region in suitable operating conditions.
No new flight paths are proposed. However, the number of aircraft using two existing arrival routes may change. This means some communities south of the airport may notice more aircraft movements and others may notice fewer. The proposal may also improve operational efficiency by giving air traffic controllers greater flexibility in managing arrivals.
There is now one week remaining to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the southern arrival routes at Gold Coast Airport.
We are seeking community feedback on a proposal that would allow some aircraft arriving from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region to use the existing offset approach to Runway 32, rather than the existing straight-in approach.
To help residents understand the proposal and its potential impacts, we have published the following resources:
Fact sheet
Read an overview of the proposal, including the areas overflown by each approach and the potential changes in aircraft movements:
Whether you support or oppose the proposal, or wish to raise specific concerns, we encourage you to provide feedback before the consultation closes.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the consultation to date. Your feedback is an important part of the consultation process.
There is now one week remaining to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the southern arrival routes at Gold Coast Airport.
We are seeking community feedback on a proposal that would allow some aircraft arriving from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region to use the existing offset approach to Runway 32, rather than the existing straight-in approach.
To help residents understand the proposal and its potential impacts, we have published the following resources:
Fact sheet
Read an overview of the proposal, including the areas overflown by each approach and the potential changes in aircraft movements:
We are pleased to advise that the Environmental Impact Assessment for this proposal is now available online. A summary of the key findings is included in our fact sheet.
We are pleased to advise that the Environmental Impact Assessment for this proposal is now available online. A summary of the key findings is included in our fact sheet.
Airservices is seeking community feedback on a proposal that would affect two existing arrival flight paths used by aircraft landing on Runway 32 at Gold Coast Airport. The proposal would remove a current usage restriction on the existing Runway 32 RNP-AR approach, allowing a broader range of eligible international arrivals from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region to use the offset approach in suitable operating conditions. While the flight paths themselves would not change, the number of aircraft using each path may change.
A Community Engagement Plan has been developed to outline how we will consult with the community on this proposal. You can read the plan here. We welcome feedback on the plan, including whether the proposed engagement activities are appropriate for interested and affected communities.
More information about the proposal and its potential impacts is available here.
An interactive map is available to help you search an address and see how the existing flight paths relate to your area. Explore the map
We encourage community members to share their views and ask questions about the proposal through the Q&A tool.
Public consultation on this proposal is open from 24 August to 18 September 2026.
The purpose of this engagement is to invite community feedback on the proposal and supporting analysis before a final decision is made. Airservices will consider feedback alongside safety, operational feasibility, environmental assessment outcomes and community impact information, and will explain how feedback has been considered in a Community Engagement Report.
Airservices is seeking community feedback on a proposal that would affect two existing arrival flight paths used by aircraft landing on Runway 32 at Gold Coast Airport. The proposal would remove a current usage restriction on the existing Runway 32 RNP-AR approach, allowing a broader range of eligible international arrivals from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region to use the offset approach in suitable operating conditions. While the flight paths themselves would not change, the number of aircraft using each path may change.
A Community Engagement Plan has been developed to outline how we will consult with the community on this proposal. You can read the plan here. We welcome feedback on the plan, including whether the proposed engagement activities are appropriate for interested and affected communities.
More information about the proposal and its potential impacts is available here.
An interactive map is available to help you search an address and see how the existing flight paths relate to your area. Explore the map
We encourage community members to share their views and ask questions about the proposal through the Q&A tool.
Public consultation on this proposal is open from 24 August to 18 September 2026.
The purpose of this engagement is to invite community feedback on the proposal and supporting analysis before a final decision is made. Airservices will consider feedback alongside safety, operational feasibility, environmental assessment outcomes and community impact information, and will explain how feedback has been considered in a Community Engagement Report.
Page last updated: 18 Sep 2026, 05:03 PM
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