Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS)

Airservices Australia seeks to minimise the impact of aircraft operations on communities where safe and compliant with aviation rules. We recognise that aircraft noise can be disturbing for some people and regularly review aircraft noise complaints and the outcome of flight path and airspace changes to identify possible improvements.

Our Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS) is available to answer your questions about aircraft operations and to record complaints about aircraft noise. While we are not able to immediately stop an operation that may be of concern, we can investigate it, explain why it happened and tell you if there is an opportunity to consider an improvement. Where a potential improvement opportunity is identified, we can progress this for further investigation.

When you contact us, please provide your contact details including email address so we can send you a written response and any updates relevant to your location. Provide as much information about your complaint or enquiry as possible, including your suburb so we can identify the operation your enquiry is about.

We ask that you treat our people with respect.

If you feel negatively impacted by aircraft noise, you could consider reaching out to one of the following support services:

  • Lifeline 24 hr Counselling Service: 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

Airservices Australia has extended our internal counselling program to any community member who is feeling negatively affected by aircraft noise. This is a confidential service, free of charge to community members, and is provided completely independent of Airservices Australia. All personal details will be kept confidential. More information is available here. If requested, please use “organisation code” AIRSUPPORT and if asked for a “division” please use Community Support.

Upcoming
Temporary changes in operations

Adelaide SA July 2026 to July 2027

Adelaide residents may notice low-flying helicopter activity in the South Road corridor east of Adelaide Airport, between Croydon in the north and Tonsley in the south.
As part of a planned airwork operation, a helicopter will operate below 1,000 feet above ground level for approximately two to three hours once a month between July 2026 and July 2027.

Adelaide Airport SA 19 to 20 July 2026

Due to required maintenance at the airport the main runway, Runway 05/23, will be closed from 11pm on Sunday 19 July until 5am on Monday 20 July. All aircraft will operate on the cross runway, Runway 12/30, during this time.

Brisbane Airport QLD July 2026

Due to required works at Brisbane Airport the runways will closed as advised below:

  • Runway 01 Right/19 Left (eastern runway) will be closed between midday and 2:30pm on Tuesday 7 July
  • Runway 01 Left/19 Right (western runway) will be closed between midday and 2:30pm on Wednesday 8 July
  • Runway 01 Left/19 Right (western runway) will be closed between 10pm on Thursday 9 July to 5am on Friday 10 July
  • Runway 01 Right/19 Left (eastern runway) will be closed between 10am and 4pm on Tuesday 14 July
  • Runway 01 Left/19 Right (western runway) will be closed between 10am and 3:30pm on Wednesday 15 July
  • Runway 01 Left/19 Right (western runway) will be closed between 10pm on Thursday 23 July to 5am on Friday 24 July
  • Runway 01 Left/19 Right (western runway) will be closed between 10pm on Thursday 30 July to 5am on Friday 31 July

Aircraft will operate on the alternate runway during these closures.

Melbourne Airport VIC 15 to 20 July 2026

Due to required works at the airport the runways will be closed as advised below:
• Runway 09/27 (east/west runway) between 10am and 5pm on Wednesday 15 July and Thursday 16 July
• Runway 16/34 (north/south runway) between 11:55pm on Saturday 18 July and 5:15am on Sunday 19 July
• Runway 16/34 (north/south runway) between 1:30am and 5:30am on Monday 20 July
Aircraft will operate on the alternate runway during these times.

Perth Airport WA Runway Closures 2026

Perth Airport has scheduled closures of each runway at Perth Airport for works and maintenance activities during 2026. Dates and times of the closures for each runway can be found on the Perth Airport website at: https://www.perthairport.com.au/Home/corporate/planning-and-projects/runway-works
Aircraft will operate on the alternate runway during these closures.

Perth Airport WA 18 to 19 July 2026

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be conducting navigation aid testing at and around Perth Airport on Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July. Residents may observe a twin-engine aircraft flying a low and unusual flight pattern up to 50 kilometres from the airport on these days.

Sydney Airport NSW Curfew Operations 1 July to 30 September 2026

Due to required works at Sydney Airport Runway 16 Right / 34 Left (western north/south runway) will be closed during the curfew period for up to 12 nights between 1 July and 30 September 2026. Closures will occur on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Aircraft will be permitted to depart off Runway 16 Left and land on Runway 34 Right (eastern north/south runway) during these times.

Sydney Region NSW 9 July 2026

On 9 July 2026, new airspace arrangements and flight paths will come into effect across the Sydney region. This includes the introduction of new flight paths for Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) and changes to procedures at Sydney, Bankstown and Camden airports, and RAAF Base Richmond, to support the safe integration of WSI operations.

More information on WSI can be found on https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/hub-page/wsi

Western Sydney International Airport NSW 19 July 2026

Airservices Australia will be conducting testing of its two Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) at Western Sydney International Airport on Sunday 19 July during daylight hours, from 8am for approximately 4 to 6 hours. Residents may observe a twin-engine aircraft flying a low and unusual flight pattern up to 50 kilometres from the airport on this day. Should testing not be completed the flights may also occur on Monday 20 July.
More information can be found at https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/
For further information contact: wsia@airservicesaustralia.com

Western Sydney International Airport NSW 17 to 24 July 2026

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), in conjunction with Qantas Freight, will continue to conduct testing of the Cargo Precinct at the new airport site on Friday 17 July, Saturday 18 July, Sunday 19 July 2026, Monday 20 July, Tuesday 21 July, and Friday 24 July.
As part of this testing, live aircraft operations will take place, including aircraft arrivals and departures from the airport. More information can be found at:
https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/western-sydney-airport/news_feed/upcoming-test-flights-for-cargo-operations
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the WSI team at info@wsiairport.com.au.

How to contact us

By phone

1800 802 584 (freecall)

10am - 4pm (Sydney time)

Mon - Fri (excluding public holidays)

By post

Noise Complaints and Information Service

PO Box 211

Mascot NSW 1460

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Do you need assistance?

Interpreter assistance

If you need assistance, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450.

TIS is a free service that provides access to a telephone interpreter in many different languages.

 

Other complaints

NCIS is the Australian aviation industry’s main interface on civil aircraft noise and related issues for the community.

If you have an enquiry or complaint about military aircraft visit the Department of Defence website.

If you have a complaint that does not relate to aircraft noise, visit the Australian Government’s Aviation Complaints website to find the right place to direct your complaint.

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