Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) has a responsibility for aircraft whilst on the ground and has no control of flight paths or aircraft once they become airborne. Due to the nature of operations on any airport, there will always be some noise emanating from the site. Archerfield Airport however, is fortunate that it is located in a mainly industrial area. To ensure noise levels are kept to a minimum wherever possible for neighbouring properties, AAC places restrictions on locations where certain activities are permitted to occur.

Helicopters are directed to pod Tango for run-up, jet engine testing is only permitted at the run-up bay to 10L, and truck based dynamic engine test beds are in dry weather directed to pod Tango and in wet weather to the threshold of Runway 04R. These restrictions allow the necessary activity expected at a major secondary airport to continue without affecting the surrounding community.

Noise Enquiries and Complaints