Safety information for pilots operating near Parafield

Hello Parafield Pilots!

We're pleased to bring you The view from Parafield Tower, your new newsletter dedicated to keeping you informed and safe on the ground and in the air. Each issue will feature insights and updates from your dedicated local controllers, who are committed to enhancing safety and creating a better flying environment for everyone.

In each edition of The view from Parafield Tower, you’ll discover what controllers are currently observing on the ground, in the air, and over the radio, along with practical tips for avoiding common mistakes.

Make sure to scan the QR code at the end of the newsletter to access our questionnaire. Let us know which communication methods you prefer for receiving updates and information about operations at Parafield.

We look forward to working together to make Parafield airspace a safer place to fly!

Hello Parafield Pilots!

We look forward to working together to make Parafield airspace a safer place to fly!

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The view from Parafield Tower - Edition 3

The view from Parafield Tower
Edition 3, March 2026
Welcome back in 2026! Please find the link below to Edition 3 of ‘The view from Parafield Tower’ newsletter. Please print out and display prominently at your organisation and share with your pilot networks.
In our third edition of The view from Parafield Tower, Parafield ATC discuss the importance of taxi clearances and the risks associated with commencing taxi without one. You’ll read advice from ATC on how deviations through final and infringing final approach to the parallel runway presents a risk at Parafield. ATC further discuss their reliance on pilots accurately reporting their callsign. Accurate callsign usage is crucial to maintaining safe operations, avoiding delays and importantly, ensures ATC know who they are talking to!
Finally, take a look at the other resources available and don't forget to check out what is being learned at other Metro D locations.
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The view from Parafield Tower
Edition 3, March 2026
Welcome back in 2026! Please find the link below to Edition 3 of ‘The view from Parafield Tower’ newsletter. Please print out and display prominently at your organisation and share with your pilot networks.
In our third edition of The view from Parafield Tower, Parafield ATC discuss the importance of taxi clearances and the risks associated with commencing taxi without one. You’ll read advice from ATC on how deviations through final and infringing final approach to the parallel runway presents a risk at Parafield. ATC further discuss their reliance on pilots accurately reporting their callsign. Accurate callsign usage is crucial to maintaining safe operations, avoiding delays and importantly, ensures ATC know who they are talking to!
Finally, take a look at the other resources available and don't forget to check out what is being learned at other Metro D locations.
View the full newsletter.
Print & Display the Edition 2 Poster (A3)!
The view from Parafield Tower - Edition 2

The view from Parafield Tower
Edition 2, December 2025
Welcome back to the second edition of ‘The view from Parafield Tower’ newsletter. Thank you for engaging with this initiative and promoting it to all your aviation colleagues and friends operating in and around Parafield.
In our second edition of The view from Parafield Tower, Parafield ATC discuss the need to exercise caution around runway overshoots/undershoots and helicopter landing sites and ensuring you clearly understand your clearance. We take a look at the Substation (SUB) departure and tips from ATC that ensure you remain clear of Class C airspace. Further, we discuss the importance of accurately passing position reports, the tools available to ATC and the challenges faced to correctly identify aircraft and ensure correct sequencing instructions and/or traffic information.
Finally, Airservices wish all in the skies around Parafield a safe and happy holiday period. ATC wish to thank you all for your ever reliable cooperation and patience, be it to help a fellow pilot or respond quickly to an ATC request. Merry Christmas!
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Print & Display the Edition 2 Poster (A3)!
The view from Parafield Tower
Edition 2, December 2025
Welcome back to the second edition of ‘The view from Parafield Tower’ newsletter. Thank you for engaging with this initiative and promoting it to all your aviation colleagues and friends operating in and around Parafield.
In our second edition of The view from Parafield Tower, Parafield ATC discuss the need to exercise caution around runway overshoots/undershoots and helicopter landing sites and ensuring you clearly understand your clearance. We take a look at the Substation (SUB) departure and tips from ATC that ensure you remain clear of Class C airspace. Further, we discuss the importance of accurately passing position reports, the tools available to ATC and the challenges faced to correctly identify aircraft and ensure correct sequencing instructions and/or traffic information.
Finally, Airservices wish all in the skies around Parafield a safe and happy holiday period. ATC wish to thank you all for your ever reliable cooperation and patience, be it to help a fellow pilot or respond quickly to an ATC request. Merry Christmas!
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Print & Display the Edition 2 Poster (A3)!
The view from Parafield Tower - Edition 1 Launch!

The view from Parafield Tower
Edition 1, September 2025
Welcome to the launch edition of ‘The view from Parafield Tower’ newsletter. We hope this initiative provides operational learnings that keep Parafield pilots and operators informed and safe, both on the ground and in the air.
In the first edition of The view from Parafield Tower, you’ll find guidance and tips on adhering to published procedures, including minimising runway occupancy times and vacating safety, along with information on the importance of minimising frequency congestion and using standard phraseology. Further, we explore common issues such as calling on the incorrect frequency, along with the importance of following ERSA procedures for departing and arriving at Parafield.
We also discuss what to do when queried by ATC, or where a pilot is confused or concerned that an instruction may have been issued in error.
ATC frequently observe Parafield pilots taking action to learn and grow a positive safety culture at Parafield. Each edition we will further aim to highlight examples of great airmanship being observed, as well and exploring opportunities for learning for pilots and ATC alike.
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Print & Display the Edition 1 Poster!
The view from Parafield Tower
Edition 1, September 2025
Welcome to the launch edition of ‘The view from Parafield Tower’ newsletter. We hope this initiative provides operational learnings that keep Parafield pilots and operators informed and safe, both on the ground and in the air.
In the first edition of The view from Parafield Tower, you’ll find guidance and tips on adhering to published procedures, including minimising runway occupancy times and vacating safety, along with information on the importance of minimising frequency congestion and using standard phraseology. Further, we explore common issues such as calling on the incorrect frequency, along with the importance of following ERSA procedures for departing and arriving at Parafield.
We also discuss what to do when queried by ATC, or where a pilot is confused or concerned that an instruction may have been issued in error.
ATC frequently observe Parafield pilots taking action to learn and grow a positive safety culture at Parafield. Each edition we will further aim to highlight examples of great airmanship being observed, as well and exploring opportunities for learning for pilots and ATC alike.
View the full newsletter.
Print & Display the Edition 1 Poster!