Flying Around - Canberra

Airspace Overview

Controlled airspace around Canberra is a relatively basic setup, consisting of the CTA steps from 40 DME with the CB Control Zone Class C airspace 0 to 3500 inclusive.

Canberra Approach is responsible for Class A and C airspace generally within 30NM of Canberra (excluding a section around Yass) up to FL245. Melbourne Centre is responsible for the step between 30 and 40 DME and the Yass portion.

The CTA steps are designed to closely contain the climb/descent profiles of typical RPT aircraft and to accommodate the high terrain within the vicinity of Canberra.

Canberra Tower is the controlling authority for the Control Zone and clearance requests at or below 3500 should be made directly to the tower on 118.7.

Tower hours of operation: refer to ERSA.

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