Switching runways, flying higher proposed in bid to reduce Brisbane aircraft noise

Six years after Brisbane’s second runway opened, the federal government’s air traffic oversight body is asking for community input on five options intended to reduce everyday impacts on residents.

The proposal focuses on switching runways and allowing flights to operate at higher altitudes as part of the effort to lessen noise and other disruptions for those living near the airport.

Details outlining the exact nature of each option, including how the runways would be switched or how flying higher would be implemented, are not provided in the summary.

The report notes that the ideas are part of an effort to balance air traffic operations with local community considerations, but it does not specify potential timelines, locations, or expected outcomes.

Community feedback is being sought as part of the process to evaluate the five options, though no specific dates or procedural steps are described in the material.