Canberra noise abatement: arrivals and runway 35 departures - Narev Docs

These procedures distinguish arrivals during ATC operating hours from arrivals outside those hours. The noise-abatement area and exceptions apply alongside the runway-specific rules.

Arrivals during ATC operating hours

Landing runway	Published procedure
35	At night, jet aircraft are radar-vectored to become established on final no closer than MOMBI.
17	In visual meteorological conditions, aircraft on right base are radar-vectored to intercept final no closer than 4 NM CB DME.
30	No specific noise-abatement arrival procedure.
12	Available only when operationally required by the pilot in command. In visual meteorological conditions, aircraft are radar-vectored to remain clear of the noise-abatement areas until established on final.

Arrivals outside ATC operating hours

Landing runway	Published procedure
35 or 17	All IFR arrivals must conduct a straight-in instrument approach. Aircraft may use a DME arc to intercept the final approach track.
30	No specific noise-abatement arrival procedure.
12	Available only when operationally required by the pilot in command.

Runway 35 departures during ATC operating hours

ATC routes departing aircraft over less noise-sensitive areas. In some situations this includes aircraft below 5,700 kg maximum takeoff weight. For jet aircraft departing runway 35:

The normal assigned heading is 350°.
Before a right turn, reach 4,500 ft.
Before a left turn, pass abeam Mount Majura.

See the remaining departure rules for runways 17, 30 and 12, and for departures outside ATC hours. This is chart SCBNA03-173, revised 1 December 2022, retained in the fixed publication cycle effective 3 September 2026. Source: © Airservices Australia, Departure and Approach Procedures, SCBNA03-173.

Last modified on October 30, 2026