Investigation: Southern departures trial
In 2013, we developed a trial departure procedure to minimise the noise impact on La Perouse and the Kurnell Peninsula.
The procedure was tested using flight simulators. While normal or low weight operations were able to fly the procedure, in certain weather conditions, heavy aircraft flew over the tip of the Kurnell Peninsula.
Overall, the trial procedure delivered no better outcome than the current design, so was not progressed.