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Hobart Airport NAP 1: Preferred Flight Paths

The NAP lists the preferred flight paths as::

1. Preferred Flight Paths

Arrivals

  • (1.a) Arrivals: Expect processing via published STAR.

Departures

  • (1.b) Departures: Expect processing via published SID.

Adherence with this procedure is reported below. SID operations are reported up to 10,000ft adherence.

2. Arriving Aircraft During Approach Hours of Operation

  • 2.a: Arriving Runway 12: No specific procedures apply.
  • 2.b: Arriving Runway 30:
    • Before 08:00 – Aircraft will use the RNAV approach.
    • From 08:00 to 14:00 – No special procedures apply.
    • After 14:00 – Aircraft will again use the RNAV approach.
  • 2.c: Departing Runway 12 and 30: Refer to 1.b.
  • 2.d: Arrivals VOR approaches – currently specific VOR approach data is not available.

Adherence with the 2.b procedure is reported below.

3. Arriving Aircraft Outside Approach Hours of Operation

  • 3.a: Arriving Runway 12: No specific procedures apply.
  • 3.b: Arriving Runway 30: Refer to 2.b.
  • 3.c: Departing Runway 12 and 30: No specific procedures apply.
  • 3.d: Arrivals VOR approaches – currently specific VOR approach data is not available.

Standard Instrument Departures (SID) and Standard Instrument Arrivals (STARs) are published flight paths designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and predictability. Air traffic control (ATC) may issue a deviation to a SID or STAR due to weather and/ or traffic conditions. 

The report is best viewed in full screen mode.

Note: Due to rounding, percentage values may not sum to exactly 100.0%. Minor discrepancies of up to ±1% are expected and do not indicate any errors in the underlying absolute figures, which remain accurate and unaffected.

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What was that flight?

WebTrak is a tool that enables the community to see where aircraft fly and explore historical trends and patterns. WebTrak is provided by Envirosuite.

WebTrak uses information from air traffic control radars to display aircraft movements. The flight search and display function allows you to view aircraft flight activity over metropolitan areas. You can also:

  • locate your street address and have your home appear on the map
  • see noise levels of individual aircraft
  • view information about aircraft type, height, origin and destination
  • display an aircraft’s flight path and point of closest approach to your home
  • zoom in and out down to street level.

Note that there is a slight minute delay on the display of flights.

You can view WebTrak for your region here.

Or, find out more information about WebTrak and how to use it.

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Hobart Airport noise abatement

Every major airport has Noise Abatement Procedures (NAPs), which are procedures designed to reduce the impact of aircraft noise on the community. There are some limitations to the use of NAPs and they may not be used if they generate delay and congestion, as this can cause noise and emission impacts. Air traffic control or pilots may not be able to use them in certain situations, for example weather conditions or operational requirements. 

At Hobart, during tower hours (between 5:50am and 10:10pm) NAPs preference instrument approaches and departures for large aircraft (e.g. jets).

The VHF omnidirectional radio (VOR) is the least preferred instrument option and may only be used for flight training for small aircraft (under 5700 kilograms) or for operational reasons when no alternative approach exists.

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Hobart Airport community aviation consultation group

Federally-leased airports (excluding Mt. Isa and Tennant Creek) have established Community Aviation Consultation Groups (CACGs), which provide an effective avenue for local community engagement on airport planning and operations, including aircraft noise. The Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications provides guidelines for CACGs.

Non federally-leased airports may also choose to establish CACGs or community forums.

CACG membership depends on the characteristics of the airport and any local issues of community concern however, generally includes:

  • airport management
  • aircraft operators
  • community organisations or representatives
  • representatives from state, territory or local government bodies
  • local tourism and business groups.

Airservices does not formally belong to CACGs, but is invited to attend to provide relevant information and assist in discussions. We engage with CACGs on flight path and airspace changes, as well as technical reviews, such as noise monitoring and noise abatement procedures.

Find out more information on the Hobart Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group webpage.

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How many aircraft fly near me?

This tool shows the number of flights each day over your area in the selected month compared to the average for last year.  The bottom axis shows the day of the month. Use the drop-down menu to change the selected month to see how movements have varied. Hover over each day to see flight numbers.

*Please note due to technical issues between 19 June and 22 June 2024, flight data may not be accurately displayed. Our supplier is working to resolve the issue. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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How frequent are flights in my area?

There are a number of factors that influence the frequency of flights.

Firstly, the number and frequency of flights will vary on a daily, weekly and yearly basis due to differences in airline schedules. The airlines schedule flights in response to consumer demand. This is particularly the case around Christmas, Easter, school holidays and Lunar New Year.

Secondly, the runway in use at any given time will also vary, largely due to the wind conditions. Each runway has its own set of flight paths, and each flight path will affect different areas. As the runway in use changes, the flight paths change, and so too do the areas affected by aircraft movements.

This chart shows the total number of flights each hour over the month, compared to the average for last year. Change the selected month to see how it has varied.

*Please note due to technical issues between 19 June and 22 June 2024, flight data may not be accurately displayed. Our supplier is working to resolve the issue. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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How high are aircraft near me?

The altitudes of aircraft over your area can vary according to:

  • the airport the flight is coming from or going to
  • whether the aircraft is arriving, departing or in level flight
  • the specific requirements of the flight path
  • the need for air traffic control to maintain vertical separation between aircraft.

Find out more on our What are the rules about altitudes? page.

*Please note due to technical issues between 19 June and 22 June 2024, flight data may not be accurately displayed. Our supplier is working to resolve the issue. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Explore detailed data for your area

Use this interactive tool to explore detailed data for your area in the month of your choice.

This report is best viewed in full screen mode.

*Please note due to technical issues between 19 June and 22 June 2024, flight data may not be accurately displayed. Our supplier is working to resolve the issue. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Cambridge Airport Flight Paths

Cambridge Airport has a range of General Aviation (light aircraft) operations.

To learn more about Cambridge Airport operations, take a look at our Cambridge Airport circuits page.

The illustration below shows how light aircraft typically operate at Cambridge Airport. These aircraft usually fly using visual flight rules, where the pilot uses visual references to the ground or water rather than flying on a published instrument flight path. This means we see a broad area where light aircraft may fly.

The animation is indicative only and provided for information purposes, on occasions flights may leave these general areas from time-to-time.

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Hobart Airport Runway

Hobart Airport has one 2.7 kilometre long runway (aligned north-west/south-east) that operates in both directions, depending on the wind at the time of take-off or landing.

The following video explains how runways are named and used.

The runway at Hobart Airport is called Runway 12/30.

Runway numbering reflects the runways’ orientation and correlates with degrees on a compass. Runway 30 is 300 degrees while Runway 12 is at 120 degrees.

Operations in a south-easterly direction use Runway 12, and operations in a north-westerly direction use Runway 30.

The image below shows the runway at Hobart, with:

  • The yellow arrow pointing to Runway 12
  • The white arrow pointing to Runway 30.

To learn more about the flight paths at Hobart Airport, take a look at our Hobart Airport Flight Paths page.