The GFA has provided the following statement in relation to this concern: Gliding has been safely conducted at the airfield since 1984, and the requirements at paragraph 18.4 of the GFA Manual of Standard Procedures have already been established. The local Council has confirmed to you that it is actively working with all airfield users and those wishing to utilise the airfield, and GFA remains hopeful of a mutually acceptable local resolution.

CASA were advised that the En-route section of the ERSA already has a section warning users of the potential issues with communication on the ground at Broome, but this alone has not resolved this known problem at the airport. CASA were also advised that after another separation-related issue on the ground at Broome, the ATSB were informed that there is a rush of VFR traffic just after 6AM as they are not permitted to depart before this time. A suggestion was made that a duty runway should be defined when wind conditions do not naturally favour one direction. CASA comments: CASA has reviewed…

The ATSB has informed CASA of MAAA’s request to be kept updated in relation to any regulatory changes which may affect their operations.