Update 6 - Amended Bankstown airport VFR lane and Updated Draft VTC

As part of the Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) Detailed Design Airspace Change Proposal (ACP), amendments have been made to:

• The Visual Flight Rules (VFR) lanes southwest of Bankstown Airport (YSBK), shifting the lanes further south
• a volume of airspace above the YSBK Control Zone (CTR), introducing an additional 500ft Class D CTA step

These amendments aim to improve safety outcomes and have been developed in consultation with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

The amendments are depicted on an Updated VTC – Sydney Inset (Note: this replaces the previous Draft VTC’s)

We invite industry stakeholders to participate in upcoming engagement session where we will discuss the amendments:

• Monday, 20 October 2025, 1600-1700L at Bankstown Sports Club (8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200). CLICK HERE to register

Due to room capacity, please register your attendance by following the above link.

The Bankstown Sports Club industry information session will occur immediately before CASA’s AvSafety pilot seminar (see: AvSafety seminar - Bankstown), at the same location.

We welcome industry comment on this amendment via this survey: CLICK HERE to complete the survey

The industry comment period will remain open until to 24 October 2025.