Package 1 recommendations

We are pleased to release information in response to Recommendations 1, 3 and 5 of the Sunshine Coast Airport new runway Post Implementation Review (PIR).

We have also produced an Introduction to aviation document, which provides an explanation of key aviation concepts and terms which may assist interested community members to better engage with us on these recommendations.

Information in relation to each recommendation and its specific actions can be accessed via the links below:

Recommendation 1: improve information sharing with the community

• Aviation roles and responsibilities
• Aircraft noise and operational data reporting

Recommendation 3: investigate feasible NAP improvements

• Noise Abatement Procedure improvements overview
• Sunshine Coast Airport NAPs
• Sharing of aircraft movements between Runway 13 RNP-AR short approach and long approach
• Improve adherence to the TAPET SID
• Preferred Runway Use NAP

Recommendation 5: investigate the potential for a noise monitoring program, either permanent or temporary, to provide information on aircraft noise levels to Sunshine Coast communities

• Noise monitoring program

Online surveys have been created to collect feedback on each action and can be accessed from the relevant information sheet. Alternatively, you can access them directly below

• Improved reporting
• Sharing between Runway 13 RNP-AR short approach and long approach
• Improved adherence to the TAPET SID
• Preferred runways use NAP
• Option to allow visual tracking to Runway 31
• Locations for noise monitoring terminals

Click here to ask a question and we will respond as soon as possible.

Feedback on these actions is open until 11 January 2026.

A reminder that registrations for our online engagement sessions are open. We look forward to seeing you at a session and to receiving your feedback.

• Wednesday 26 November 2025, at 11am - 12.30pm (local time) - Click here to register
• Thursday 4 December 2025, at 5pm - 6.30pm (local time) - Click here to register