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The Canberra Three radar departure serves runways 12, 17 and 35. Maximum IAS is 250 kt below 10,000 ft. Tracks and bearings are magnetic; elevations are feet AMSL. The drawing is not to scale and shows 12° E magnetic variation.

Runway procedures

The chart’s starred note requires turns from the runway 17/35 initial track to be not below 5,000 ft outside tower hours, with a reference to the noise-abatement procedures. See outside-hours departures. The turn altitude and the altitude to which the initial climb gradient applies are different requirements.

Communication failure

On recognising communication failure:
  1. Set transponder code 7600.
  2. Maintain the last assigned vector for two minutes. If necessary, climb to the minimum safe altitude to maintain terrain clearance.
  3. Then proceed in accordance with the latest ATC route clearance acknowledged.
The chart identifies CB VOR/DME 116.7 MHz and CB NDB 263 kHz. GNSS may replace DME using CB VOR as the reference waypoint. The 10 NM MSA is 5,100 ft. The 25 NM diagram uses CB VOR or NDB, or the YSCB aerodrome reference point. Its equivalent boundaries are R-305° / B-125°, R-070° / B-250°, and R-255° / B-075°. The northern/eastern sector is 4,600 ft, the southern sector 7,500 ft, and the western sector 5,900 ft. Radial and bearing labels use different references; keep the selected reference with its diagram labels.

Frequencies

Published change note: runway 35 gradient; new logo. Chart SCBDP01-177, revised 30 November 2023, from the fixed publication cycle effective 3 September 2026. Source: © Airservices Australia, Departure and Approach Procedures, SCBDP01-177.
Last modified on October 30, 2026