Maryborough Airport - Relocation of holding pattern
The holding pattern to Runway 35 (southern runway end) at Maryborough Airport needs to be relocated away from military airspace to ensure its compliance with aviation regulations. The holding pattern will be moved north-west to be over the community of Bauple. It was used 18 times in 2024 and aircraft movements are not expected to be a noticeable change for the community.
The holding pattern to Runway 35 (southern runway end) at Maryborough Airport needs to be relocated away from military airspace to ensure its compliance with aviation regulations. The holding pattern will be moved north-west to be over the community of Bauple. It was used 18 times in 2024 and aircraft movements are not expected to be a noticeable change for the community.
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Implementation
The relocated holding pattern has been published in aeronautical information documents and came into effect on 27 November 2025. The previous holding pattern is now no longer being used.
To provide feedback on aircraft operations relating to this change, please click on the "Provide your feedback" tab and complete the survey.
The relocated holding pattern has been published in aeronautical information documents and came into effect on 27 November 2025. The previous holding pattern is now no longer being used.
To provide feedback on aircraft operations relating to this change, please click on the "Provide your feedback" tab and complete the survey.
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What is changing?
A holding pattern is currently located south of the runway at Maryborough Airport, which allows arriving aircraft to continue flying while waiting to commence their arrival procedure.
Holding patterns are used to manage air traffic flow, especially during congested periods, bad weather or when runways are temporarily unavailable. Each holding pattern has a primary protection area, which refers to the designated airspace that aircraft must remain within while flying the holding pattern, so they remain safely separated from other aircraft and obstacles.
The primary protection area of the current holding pattern for Runway 35 overlaps with the protection area of nearby restricted airspace, which is used for military purposes. This does not comply with regulations from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for separation of holding areas and restricted areas. This holding pattern therefore requires relocation further away from the restricted airspace.
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A holding pattern is currently located south of the runway at Maryborough Airport, which allows arriving aircraft to continue flying while waiting to commence their arrival procedure.
Holding patterns are used to manage air traffic flow, especially during congested periods, bad weather or when runways are temporarily unavailable. Each holding pattern has a primary protection area, which refers to the designated airspace that aircraft must remain within while flying the holding pattern, so they remain safely separated from other aircraft and obstacles.
The primary protection area of the current holding pattern for Runway 35 overlaps with the protection area of nearby restricted airspace, which is used for military purposes. This does not comply with regulations from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for separation of holding areas and restricted areas. This holding pattern therefore requires relocation further away from the restricted airspace.
For more information on this change:
Use the interactive mapping feature to zoom in and search property addresses
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