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A proposal to activate Temporary Restricted Areas (TRA) during the Avalon Airshow from 17 - 31 March 2025.
The issue
Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft will be conducting aerial displays at various times during the Airshow. Many of these aircraft require airborne holding prior to each display. In the event of Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), these aircraft will also require manoeuvring for an instrument approach prior to conducting a display. There is currently insufficient airspace to meet these requirements. Extension of the TRA during certain periods of the Airshow allows for containment of these aircraft and protection of other airspace users
Purpose
Airservices Australia and the AMDA Foundation are seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposal to extend TRAs in use during the Avalon Airshow from 17 - 31 March 2025.
Proposal
The Australian International Airshow will be held at Avalon Airport, Victoria, from Monday 17 March 2025 to Monday 31 March 2025. The use of airspace, aerodrome and facilities vary from those published in Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA).
R979 A, B and C will be active from 1200 17 March 2025 until 1800 31 March 2025 (local time). The dimensions of R979ABC are unchanged from the 2023 Airshow.
Two additional TRAs are proposed:
- Southwest Area for airborne holding; and
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Northern Area for aircraft manoeuvring in IMC.
Note: the Northern Area is wholly contained within existing controlled (Class C) airspace.
The additional TRA will be activated by Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for periods of approximately 4 hours (subject to change) for each Australian Defence Force (ADF) practice & display session.
Class D air traffic services (ATS) (as per AIP ENR 1.1 section 2.2.7) will be provided in all TRA airspace by Avalon Tower. Transit flights through the TRA will not normally be permitted. Emergency traffic requiring operations in the TRA will be processed according to their priority requirements. All operations to Avalon (YMAV) during this period require prior permission from AMDA Foundation Limited.
Details of the proposed additional TRA, as well as diagrams, are provided below.
Please note these are subject to change; refer to NOTAM and AIP SUP for finalised dimensions. Full details of arrangements and procedures for the 2025 Airshow will be published via AIP SUP prior to the event. Refer to this SUP when operating close to Avalon. Aircraft operating within the vicinity of the Airshow TRA should be careful not to infringe this airspace.
Airspace Diagram & Description – Proposed Additional TRA
Southwest Area TRA (‘R’ Designator TBC)
LATERAL LIMITS: 381235S 1441828E - 382301S 1440836E then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 25.00NM centre 380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) to 380211S 1435555E - 380235S 1441222E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle radius 12.00NM centre 380257S 1442733E
(AV/DME) to 381235S 1441828E
VERTICAL LIMITS: 8500 – FL245
HOURS OF ACTIVITY: Activated by NOTAM
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: Airservices Australia
Northern Area TRA (‘R’ Designator TBC)
LATERAL LIMITS: 374659S 1442551E then along the clockwise arc of a circle radius 16.00NM centre 380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) to 374840S 1443643E - 375258S 1443600E then along the counter clockwise arc of a circle radius 12.00NM centre 380257S 1442733E (AV/DME) - 375104S 1442513E - 374659S 1442551E.
VERTICAL LIMITS: BCTA (2500) – 4500
HOURS OF ACTIVITY: Activated by NOTAM
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: Airservices Australia
Relevant documentation
04 September 2024
r979abc_2023.pdf [PDF 94.47 KB]