Temporary Restricted Airspace Extension to Woomera Prohibited Area

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    Closed consultation
    SA
    Start 21/09/2023
    AEST 09:00
    End 20/10/2023
    AEDT 17:00

    Submit feedback to

    Matthew  McLennan
    Air Force Test Ranges Squadron
    woomera.enquiries@defence.gov.au

    We are seeking feedback from the regional and commercial aviation industry on the proposed Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) to support military operations in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA).

    The issue

    The key issues surrounding this proposed TRA are that:

    • defence activity requires use of airspace adjacent to the extant Woomera Restricted Areas (WRX)
    • the TRA is proposed to extend the WRX to maintain the safety of civil airspace users
    • the TRA will be activated simultaneously with the WRX for a 4-6 hour period, on a limited number of occasions in late November/December 2023
    • the TRA is planned to be activated in the afternoon/evening
    • when active but not in use, the TRA may be released to Melbourne Centre to allow civil aircraft transit.

    Purpose

    Defence will be conducting activities within the WPA/WRX over the period 06 Dec - 17 Dec 2023 that will require a TRA.

    TRA-Woomera will be activated by NOTAM for a 4-6 hour window. The activation period is intended for late afternoon/night. The TRA will only be activated in conjunction with extant WRX over the two-week period.

    When active but not in use, Defence may release the TRA to Melbourne Centre to allow transit of civilian flights. The TRA will be resumed from Melbourne Centre for the required activity once all civil aircraft are clear.

    The TRA extends from the surface up to FL245 and access to the following airfields will be affected:

    • North Well
    • Kingoonya

    The TRA affects no new air routes which are not already affected by WRX activation.

    TRA Details

    YMMM/TRA-Woomera

    • Conditional status: RA2
    • Military flying/military non-flying
    • Lateral limits: 305830S 1354505E – 311217S 1353500E – 311102S 1352830E – 304901S 1350914E then along 4 nautical miles (n mile) NTH OF RAILWAY2 – 305029S 1352000E the along 4 n mile NTH of RAILWAY1 - 305830S 1354505E
    • Vertical limits: SFC-FL245
    • Hours of activity: NOTAM
    • Controlling authority: Air Force RCO Woomera
    Figure 1. TRA-Woomera boundaries
    Figure 2. TRA-Woomera boundaries with geographic overlay

     

    Submitted by

    Matthew  McLennan
    Air Force Test Ranges Squadron
    woomera.enquiries@defence.gov.au

    Related links

    https://www.avsef.gov.au/consultations/temporary-extension-woomera-rest…