Safety information for pilots operating near Bankstown & Camden

The view from Bankstown & Camden Towers

Edition 5, February 2026

Welcome back in 2026! Please find attached Edition 5 of ‘The view from Bankstown & Camden Towers’ newsletter.

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In this our fifth edition we take a look at important pilot considerations when issued an instruction to cross runway 29R and hold short of runway 29C, which is frequently used on departure! We discuss tips from ATC, such as giving way when taxing to aircraft vacating a runway, as well as allowing them to vacate without delay. We further discuss the importance and use of altitude segregation at Bankstown; a key procedural risk control in avoiding conflicts on departure and arrival. On the radio we discuss how ATC will avoid issuing instructions during critical phases of flight, and the importance of pilot situation awareness in preventing confusion should instructions be unclear (or even issued in error).

Don't forget to explore the online portal and access resources such as the CASA movement area maps and Airservices Tips for flying Bankstown.

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The view from Bankstown & Camden Towers

Edition 4, October 2025

It's times for the fourth edition of ‘The view from Bankstown & Camden Tower’ newsletter, keeping Bankstown and Camden pilots and operators informed and safe, both on the ground and in the air. This marks a year of quarterly editions, which we look forward to continuing as we rapidly approach 2026!

In this edition of The view from Bankstown & Camden Towers we take a look at the ongoing runway works occurring at Bankstown. We discuss tips from ATC on the heightened risk of entering a runway without clearance, along with the importance of listening closely to the ATIS and conducting a thorough briefing before setting off. We further discuss planning for alternatives, should your preferred option not be available from ATC, as well as providing advice on establishing timely two-way communication with ATC when inbound, in order to reduce the risk of airspace infringements!

Don't forget to explore the online portal and access resources such as the CASA movement area maps and Airservices Tips for flying Bankstown.

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The View from Bankstown & Camden Towers

Edition 3, July 2025

Welcome to your third edition of our ‘View from the Tower’ series. In this edition we...

Welcome Camden pilots!

...and encourage you all to join the discussion! Please engage with this newsletter, dedicated to keeping you all informed and safe, on the ground and in the air. Please discuss the scenarios and share learnings, especially with your fellow Camden pilots and industry colleagues.

Thank you for working with us to continue spreading the word and sharing safety lessons, drawn from observations across recent months.

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The View from Bankstown Tower

Edition 2, April 2025

Welcome back to our second edition of The View from Bankstown Tower, your regular newsletter dedicated to keeping you informed and safe on the ground and in the air. Thank you for engaging with this new format and helping to expand its reach, as we look to work together to make Bankstown airspace a safer place to fly in 2025.

Bankstown is one of the busiest Metro D aerodromes in Australia (2024). It’s a complex environment with a diverse mix of operations, overlying high density airspace, and a complex aerodrome layout. What’s more, it’s a crucial and popular pilot training environment with growing traffic numbers!

Please engage with and share the safety lessons below, drawn from observations across recent months. Let’s all stay focused and committed to ensuring system-wide safety.

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The View from Bankstown Tower

Edition 1, October 2024

Bankstown is one of the busiest Metro D aerodromes in Australia, serving as one of Australia's key flight training locations.

It is a complex operating environment with unique characteristics such as:

• a diverse range and large volume of aircraft operations, including commercial, freight and training
• an airspace structure adjoining the high-density airspace of the Sydney Basin
• a complex aerodrome layout with a triple parallel runway configuration.

With the volume of aircraft operations in the Sydney Basin expected to grow, it is crucial for all of us to stay focused and committed to ensuring system-wide safety.

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