As Australia’s air traffic management and aviation rescue fire fighting service provider managing 11% of the world’s airspace, our primary focus is to ensure the safety of air travel both in the air and on the ground at airports.

Each year, millions of people travel to, from and within Australia, with about 3.9 million flights taking off and landing across the country. 

Managing air travel—including safety, efficiency, environmental and community impact—is a shared responsibility. Government agencies, airlines and airports work together to balance these priorities.

At Airservices, our highly trained air traffic controllers manage flights at every stage—departure, enroute travel, and arrival—working together to keep planes safe in controlled airspace. 

We provide air traffic services at 29 airports, across Australia. Our aviation rescue fire fighters are on standby at 27 airports, ready to respond to emergencies. Most of these airports operate 24/7 without restriction, but some have movement caps and curfews set by the Federal Government to manage local impacts. 

At Airservices Australia, we are committed to ensuring safe, efficient, and responsible air travel while balancing the needs of communities and the aviation industry.