AIRAC 2607 Updates

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Summary

There are multiple significant changes being introduced in Australian airspace on 09 July 2026 (AIRAC 2607).

Control services are being introduced at two airports: Ballina Airport (YBNA) and the newly constructed Sydney/Nancy-Bird Walton (YSWS), significantly affecting operations in two of Australia's busiest TMAs.

For more information about these major changes being introduced in the 2607 AIRAC, please see the VATPAC Discord News Announcements.

This update provides a comprehensive update to support the new aerodromes, including aerodromes, terminal areas, and enroute sectors, in addition to other updates associated with the AIRAC release.

Changes

Additions:

• Ballina (YBNA) Aerodrome SOPs
• Sydney/Nancy-Bird Walton (YSWS) SOPs
• New "Manning" sector enroute SOPs

Changes:

• Canberra SID selection
• Richmond AD
• Sydney AD
• Bankstown AD
• Camden AD
• Brisbane/Gold Coast TCU
  • Added Ballina Approach 'BAA' and associated procedures
• Sydney TCU
  • Added Bankstown Approach, Richmond Approach, and Walton Approach, and associated procedures.
• GUN, WOL, ARL, MNN guidance for handling YSWS traffic.
• INL guidance for handling YBNA traffic
• Updated Enroute and Terminal Diagrams
• Updated Flow Time Calculators.
• Updated Milk Run Event SOPs to accommodate YSWS and recommended splits.
• New child positions of HYD and OLW: DAL and LEO
• Perth TCU Split adjustments to match real world
• Adjust voiceless coord criteria between HYD and PH TCU for SOLUS arrivals
• Updated Guidance to CS ADC for aircraft travelling via the Western VFR corridor.
• Updated Amberley Military Gates diagram
• and more!

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Not to be merged before AIRAC 2607.