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Email Bulletin Number
Thirty 2022-2023

URGENT Airspace Restrictions 22-25 May 2023





Good morning,

CASA has issued the following directive due to the visit by the President of the United States next week:



“Significant airspace restrictions will be in place around Sydney and Canberra from 22-25 May 2023.
These mean you cannot fly a drone or model aircraft, and even one you may consider a toy, within:

28 km of Sydney Airport
21 km of Canberra Airport.
Airspace restrictions are outlined in the AIP SUP.
Read the AIP Supplements (SUP) and Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC) for details on restrictions.



You must not operate in these areas when the airspace restrictions are in place.

This also applies to your operation even though you have approval to operate.



The restricted areas will be patrolled and monitored. Penalties will apply if breached.”



The following Clubs are directly affected:

Cronulla MFC

Drone Racing Australia

Hyland Flyers

Macquarie Soaring Club

Northern Beaches Soaring Club

Parramatta RCAC

Southern Sydney MFC

Sutherland Shire Sports Flyers Association

Sydney MAC

Warringah RCS





Note:

Due to an anticipated heightened level of aircraft activity around RAAF Richmond there may be some last minute restrictions for:

RAAF MAC

Charles Kingsford Smith MAC

Springwood Nepean MAC

Western Sydney Model Aviators



We need you to advise all your Club members of this and ensure they comply.



Regards,



Dave Lewis