Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Airservices Australia is supporting Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) in their quest to be a world-class smart airport, built to service 10 million passengers per year from day one when it opens in 2026.

The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has authorised the preliminary airspace and flight paths for WSI on 4 June 2025.

Prior to this date, industry engagement activity was led by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport, and the Arts (the department) with subject matter expertise provided by Airservices Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Department of Defence, and supporting consultants.

Airservices Australia will now lead industry engagement for the WSI detailed flight path and airspace design (detailed design) and implementation.

The detailed design process will include simulation testing and ongoing safety assessments, industry consultation on Noise Abatement Procedures, and information to raise awareness of how the flight paths and airspace will operate.

To ensure you receive all of the latest information and project updates, please enter your email address in the ‘Stay Informed’ tool on the right-hand side of the project page and click ‘Subscribe’ (if you're accessing this page on a mobile device, you may need to scroll down to find this tool). We provide alerts of program updates and engagement opportunities via email to all project subscribers and registered users.

This project page is intended for industry stakeholders and includes technical information. If you are a community member seeking more information, please visit the community engagement project page here.

Airservices Australia is supporting Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) in their quest to be a world-class smart airport, built to service 10 million passengers per year from day one when it opens in 2026.

The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has authorised the preliminary airspace and flight paths for WSI on 4 June 2025.

Prior to this date, industry engagement activity was led by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport, and the Arts (the department) with subject matter expertise provided by Airservices Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Department of Defence, and supporting consultants.

Airservices Australia will now lead industry engagement for the WSI detailed flight path and airspace design (detailed design) and implementation.

The detailed design process will include simulation testing and ongoing safety assessments, industry consultation on Noise Abatement Procedures, and information to raise awareness of how the flight paths and airspace will operate.

To ensure you receive all of the latest information and project updates, please enter your email address in the ‘Stay Informed’ tool on the right-hand side of the project page and click ‘Subscribe’ (if you're accessing this page on a mobile device, you may need to scroll down to find this tool). We provide alerts of program updates and engagement opportunities via email to all project subscribers and registered users.

This project page is intended for industry stakeholders and includes technical information. If you are a community member seeking more information, please visit the community engagement project page here.

  • Update 7 - WSI Implementation update

    CASA ACP Approval and AIRAC Publication Deferral

    The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has approved the Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) for Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) Detailed Design.

    This approval confirms the updated airspace design that was shared in October 2025.

    Airservices is now finalising the editorial details of the draft Visual Terminal Chart (VTC). Once complete, the VTC will be published on this website.

    In December, we advised industry that the AIRAC effective date has been adjusted from 11 July 2026 to 9 July 2026. See Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) H50/25 (LINK) for more information.


    Bankstown Traffic Levelling Proposal - Engagement Opportunities

    We invite industry stakeholders to join upcoming engagement sessions to discuss a traffic levelling proposal for Bankstown Airport.

    We encourage industry stakeholder participation at the following engagement sessions:

    • 9 February 2026, 1600-1800L
    • Location: Bankstown Airport Terminal (end of airport avenue, Bankstown airport)
    • Register: Via this LINK
    • 10 February 2026, 1800-1930L
    • Location: Online session (a link containing meeting information will be sent following registration for the session)
    • Register: Via this LINK


    Release of Industry Engagement Report for October 2025 Engagement

    Thank you to those who provided feedback as part of our October 2025 engagement activity. We are pleased to now release the final Industry Engagement Report for this activity:

    (1) Industry Engagement Report - October 2025 Engagement


    Engagement through to 9 July 2026

    To support continued awareness and change readiness activities for WSI operational implementation, Airservices will continue to conduct briefings and information sessions for industry stakeholders.

    Details of these opportunities will be published on this Engage Airservices project page once confirmed.

  • 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.


  • Update 5 - Release of Industry Engagement Reports and Updated VTC

    Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the following documents during our recent engagement activities:

    • Industry Briefing Paper for the Detailed Airspace and Flight Path Design
    • DRAFT Industry Engagement Report for the 2023 AvSEF activity “Proposed changes to general aviation operations in the Sydney Basin”


    We’re pleased to now release the final Industry Engagement Reports:

    (1) Industry Engagement Report – Detailed Airspace and Flight Path Design

    (2) Industry Engagement Report – 2023 AvSEF “Proposed changes to general aviation operations in the Sydney Basin”

    In addition, we shared a draft Visual Terminal Chart (VTC) for industry comment during the engagement period. Based on the feedback received, we have updated the chart:

    (3) Updated VTC – Sydney Inset (This replaces the previously proposed standalone Western Sydney VTC. Rather than issuing a separate chart, the Western Sydney airspace will now be depicted as an inset on the reverse side of the Sydney VTC.)

    All of this information has been submitted to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as part of our Airspace Change Proposal (ACP).

  • Update 4 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & industry comment period reminder

    The industry comment period for the Western Sydney International (WSI) detailed flight path and airspace design and draft industry engagement report for the 2023 AvSEF engagement activity closes this week, on Friday, 18 July 2025.

    This is your opportunity to provide feedback and help shape the future operations of WSI - your insights are vital to ensuring the design reflects industry needs and priorities:

    (1) Industry Briefing Paper for the Detailed Airspace and Flight Path Design. We welcome industry comment on this document via this survey: Click here to complete the INDUSTRY BRIEFING PAPER survey.

    (2) DRAFT Industry Engagement Report for the 2023 AvSEF engagement activity “Proposed changes to general aviation operations in the Sydney Basin”. We welcome industry comment on this document via this survey: Click here to complete the INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT REPORT survey.


    For more information and answers to common questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

    Thank you for your continued engagement and support.

  • Update 3 - Release of information and industry comment period

    Thank you everyone who has registered for our industry engagement sessions. We look forward to engaging with you next week.

    We are pleased to release two documents containing information for an industry comment period.

    As part of detailed design, we are confirming the operational implications of the minor amendments made to the authorised airspace and flight path design. We are seeking operator feedback in the first instance, ahead of community engagement activities.

    (1) Industry Briefing Paper for the Detailed Airspace and Flight Path Design. We welcome industry comment on this document via this survey: Click here to complete the INDUSTRY BRIEFING PAPER survey.

    (2) DRAFT Industry Engagement Report for the 2023 AvSEF engagement activity “Proposed changes to general aviation operations in the Sydney Basin”. We welcome industry comment on this document via this survey: Click here to complete the INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT REPORT survey.


    The industry comment period will remain open from 20 June to 18 July 2025.

  • Update 2 - Additional engagement opportunity

    Thank you to everyone who has registered for our in-person engagement sessions. We’re expanding access by adding an online session for those who are unable to join us in person.

    Online session

    24 June 2025, 1800-1930 online session (a link containing meeting information will be sent following registration). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Update 1 - Commencement of Detailed Design

    As part of Airservices industry engagement on the detailed design of the airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), we encourage stakeholder participation at the following engagement sessions:

    Industry information session

    Our team will present at an industry information session at Bankstown Airport on 23 June 2025.

    23 June 2025, 1600-1800L at Bankstown Airport Terminal (end of airport avenue, Bankstown airport). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    We are limited by room capacity, so please register your attendance by following the link.

    Drop-in sessions

    We will also have team members available at Bankstown Airport on 23, 24, 25 of June 2025 and at Camden Airport on 26 June 2025.

    23 June 2025, 0900-1500: Drop-in session 1, at Bankstown Airport Terminal (end of airport avenue, Bankstown airport). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    24 June 2025, 0900-1700: Drop-in session 2, at Bankstown Airport Terminal (end of airport avenue, Bankstown airport). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    25 June 2025, 0900-1700: Drop-in session 3, at Bankstown Airport Terminal (end of airport avenue, Bankstown airport). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    26 June 2025, 0900-1700: Drop-in session 4, at Camden Airport, AMG office. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    We will run these sessions by appointment, so please register your attendance by following the above link's. If you are unable to register via the links, please email stakeholder@airservicesaustralia.com and our team will be able to assist with confirming timeslot availability.

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