Phase 3 Proposed flight path options and engagement

Airservices Australia is pleased to release the third set of proposed flight path options developed as part of the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane.

In this phase we are focused on two actions. For each we have produced an information sheet with information on the existing operations and the options we have developed. We have provided supporting information on the suburbs overflown by the existing operation and by each of the proposed flight path options. There is also a scalable map for each – that is, an online map where you can search for a street address and zoom in to see how each option relates to that location.

Using the links below, you can download the information sheet and the supporting suburb information, view the map and provide us with your feedback.


Night-time arrivals (all locations)

Purpose: To reduce the impact of night-time arrivals on communities across the city

Information Sheet – Comparison of suburbs overflown – View scalable map (Northerly winds) – View scalable map (Southerly winds) – Provide feedback


Reduced concentration of daytime flight paths to the north-west

Purpose: To reduce the frequency and concentration of flights over communities to the north-west

Information Sheet – Comparison of suburbs overflown – View scalable map – Provide feedback


We are hosting a series of community engagement sessions, both in-person at various locations and also online, commencing 7 November 2023, where you can discuss these flight path options and provide your feedback. For more details and to register for a session. SESSIONS NOW ALL COMPLETED.


We are requesting feedback by 10 December 2023.


Phase 1 update

Following extensive engagement with the community earlier this year, we have finalised the Communications Approach, incorporating feedback from the community.

We have also completed assessment of the noise improvement trials that commenced in February 2022. The outcomes of these assessments are:

  • Extended SODPROPS hours: As a community noise benefit was identified, the extended hours will be adopted as part of standard operating procedures, subject to weather and operational conditions.
  • Restriction on intersection departures: The trial will be ceased due to lack of noise improvement; however, options to increase climb gradients or height requirements will be investigated.

Using the links below, you can download:

Communications Approach

Noise Improvement Trials


We are currently finalising our assessment of Phase 1 options and will release the result along with the interactive baseline model (current and pre-new runway operations) during November 2023.