Moranbah Airport - New arrival flight path

GE Aerospace, in partnership with Qantas, is proposing a new Required Navigation Performance – Authorisation Required (RNP-AR) approach to Runway 16 at Moranbah Airport. A feature of this type of approach is the ability to fly a curved path that enables a significant reduction in track miles when the weather is poor.

In recognition of the impact of commercial aviation activities on global climate change, Qantas has released the ‘Qantas Group Climate Action Plan’. The action plan was released in March 2022 and is a commitment by the Qantas Group to Net Zero emissions by 2050. A key enabler for this milestone is to increase efficiency and reduce track miles across the Qantas network. This will lead to a reduction in fuel burn and emissions to contribute to the net zero by 2050 target.

It is globally recognised that every kilogram of fuel saved results in approximately 3kg of CO2 that is not released into the atmosphere. Shortening flight paths will reduce costs, time, and help guide a path to a more sustainable aviation sector.

GE Aerospace, in partnership with Qantas, is proposing a new Required Navigation Performance – Authorisation Required (RNP-AR) approach to Runway 16 at Moranbah Airport. A feature of this type of approach is the ability to fly a curved path that enables a significant reduction in track miles when the weather is poor.

In recognition of the impact of commercial aviation activities on global climate change, Qantas has released the ‘Qantas Group Climate Action Plan’. The action plan was released in March 2022 and is a commitment by the Qantas Group to Net Zero emissions by 2050. A key enabler for this milestone is to increase efficiency and reduce track miles across the Qantas network. This will lead to a reduction in fuel burn and emissions to contribute to the net zero by 2050 target.

It is globally recognised that every kilogram of fuel saved results in approximately 3kg of CO2 that is not released into the atmosphere. Shortening flight paths will reduce costs, time, and help guide a path to a more sustainable aviation sector.

  • Release of Community Engagement Report

    GE Aerospace was engaged by Qantas to implement a new arrival procedure into Moranbah Airport.

    Consultation for the new RNP-AR approach procedure to Runway 16 began on 7 July 2025 and has now concluded. A Community Engagement Report summarising the engagement activities undertaken, feedback received and responses to feedback is available here. If you have any questions about this report or the new arrival procedure, please contact GE Aerospace by email at navservices.engagement@ge.com.

    The new RNP-AR arrival will commence operation on 30 October 2025.

    Community feedback will be monitored following implementation. To provide feedback on aircraft operations relating to this change, please complete this survey.

    Information about other operations can be requested through Airservices Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS). You can access this service here.

  • Commencement of engagement

    A new curved flight path is being proposed at Moranbah Airport to support Bombardier DHC8-400 (Dash8) aircraft types arriving from Brisbane in poor weather and landing to the south on Runway 16.

    GE Aerospace is engaging the community on this proposed change. You can view the Community Engagement Plan here. Comments on this plan are welcomed to ensure that this engagement is effective in reaching interested communities.

    You can also review the following information on the proposed change:

    For more information, or to provide feedback, please contact GE Aerospace by email at navservices.engagement@ge.com

Page last updated: 08 Oct 2025, 11:42 AM