Starting July 9, 2026, airspace across Sydney, Australia, will change to support the new Western Sydney International Airport (YSWS), which opens later this year. The changes include new controlled airspace, revisions to some restricted areas, and updates to VFR routes. "You must follow new procedures, including coded clearances at Bankstown Airport and carrying a transponder in the new Class D airspace," said the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Revisions will require operators to update electronic flight bags, charts, databases, and any physical copies before flying in the affected airspace. The new airspace will feature: a control zone from the surface to 1,500 feet surrounding YSWS; a step-structured design of controlled airspace from 1,500 feet to 18,000 feet; and Australia's first Digital Aerodrome Service.

Australia: Sydney Airspace Changes

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Australia: Sydney Airspace Changes

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