Airservices Australia is calling on Sunshine Coast residents to help shape the future of aircraft operations, with community feedback now open on the first actions from the Post Implementation Review (PIR) of airspace and flightpath changes introduced in 2020. The PIR, completed in October 2023, outlined five recommendations aimed at reducing aircraft noise impacts while improving transparency, reporting and information sharing. It followed the 2020 change in runway orientation at Sunshine Coast Airport, which altered arrival and departure patterns across coastal and hinterland neighbourhoods.
Airservices Australia is seeking input on the first three recommendations. A rescheduled online community session was held on 4 December, and feedback will remain open until 11 January 2026. Residents can attend or register online via Engage Airservices. The recommendations open for feedback focus on improving information provided to residents about aircraft movements, exploring options for temporary or permanent noise monitoring, and identifying feasible improvements to the Noise Action Plan. Remaining recommendations, which involve potential flightpath changes, will progress once the wider Brisbane airspace review is finalised.
Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton welcomed the consultation, noting the importance of informed community input. “Recommended changes from this package may affect Sunshine Coast airspace, and we need clarity on Brisbane’s proposed changes before developing flightpath options locally,” she said. Sandy urged residents under affected corridors, including Tinbeerwah, Marcus Beach and Cooroibah, to participate. She also highlighted areas considered for noise monitoring, such as Castaways Beach, Cooroy Mountain and Weyba.
Airservices Australia’s Head of Community Engagement, Donna Marshall, said local input is central to decision-making. “The Sunshine Coast community now has the opportunity to help shape our future reporting, noise monitoring and noise abatement procedures. We value contributions to planning decisions and are committed to boosting information sharing,” she said. Engagement will include interactive maps and updated tools on the Airservices website, allowing residents to clearly see how existing and potential paths affect their suburb.
The renewed consultation coincides with Sunshine Coast Airport preparing for new international links. Jetstar has announced direct Sunshine Coast–Singapore flights via Bali from March 2026. Airport CEO Chris Mills described the move as a “game changer” for locals. With more flights expected in the future, residents have a crucial opportunity to shape noise management and reporting for years to come. Feedback, registration links and mapping tools are available via Engage Airservices until 11 January 2026.