Volume D - Airspace

This Volume of the EIS/MDP reports on “Airspace“ aspects of the NPR project, assessing changes to the airspace architecture to accommodate the new runway, including changes to flight paths and community exposure to aircraft noise, as well as the potential impacts of aircraft emissions on the local and regional air quality.

The safe, efficient and environmentally responsible movement of aircraft in and out of Brisbane Airport is a fundamental objective of the operation of the airport. Flight paths, air traffic management and the operating modes for the airport runway system play an integral part in fulfilling this objective.

The NPR will necessitate changes to the current arrangements at Brisbane Airport. In developing the new system of operation, community expectations for the best possible outcomes for safety, efficiency and the environmental effects were taken into account.

The areas that are covered in Volume D of the EIS/MDP include:

  • Airspace Architecture. This section provides a description of the current airspace with respect to air traffic management and the changes to the airspace and flight paths required to accommodate the NPR. This section also includes options for some new flight paths.

  • Noise Modelling Methodology and Noise Assessment. These sections explain how noise was modelled and provide a comprehensive assessment of current noise exposure and the changes to aircraft noise associated with increased aviation activity.

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