Residents in Albany Creek will soon have the chance to speak directly with aviation specialists about proposed changes to Brisbane’s flight paths, as part of a growing effort to reduce aircraft noise across the region.
A Quiet Change in the Skies
Community engagement sessions will be held across Greater Brisbane from 19 to 31 July 2025, with Albany Creek’s session scheduled for Monday, 21 July at the Albany Creek Community Centre from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This is part of Phase 6 of the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane, a long-term program led by Airservices Australia to minimise the impact of air traffic on residential areas.
The Albany Creek session offers 20-minute, one-on-one meetings with flight path designers. Locals can raise concerns, ask questions, and give direct feedback that will be recorded by Airservices’ engagement team.
For those unable to attend in person, online appointments are also available. Appointments must be booked in advance via the Humanitix platform.
Why Flight Paths Are Being Reviewed
The push to adjust flight paths comes in response to mounting feedback from Brisbane communities since the introduction of the second parallel runway at Brisbane Airport in 2020. Many suburbs, including Albany Creek, have experienced more frequent and concentrated aircraft noise as a result. In 2024, Airservices conducted early consultation with both the public and the aviation industry to discuss flight path concepts.
Based on that feedback and additional technical assessments, flight path and airspace design firm Trax International has worked with Airservices to develop a set of preferred options aimed at redistributing and reducing noise over high-impact areas. These proposed routes are now being shared with the public for further input before any final decisions are made.
What to Expect at the Albany Creek Session
Unlike general town halls, these meetings are personalised. Residents can bring up to three people with them per appointment and discuss the specific flight path options affecting their area. Maps, videos and information sheets will be available to support the conversation. A pre-recorded webinar will also be made available online for those who prefer to learn more at their own pace.
Airservices Australia has advertised the community sessions through local media, social media platforms and radio. They encourage locals to get involved early, whether by attending in person or booking an online appointment.
The Bigger Picture
The current engagement round covers multiple suburbs including Brisbane City, Samford Village, Greenbank, North Lakes, Richlands, Wynnum, Shailer Park, Ashgrove and Amity Point. Each location is being treated as part of a wider strategy to ensure Brisbane’s airspace supports both safety and liveability.
Airservices emphasises that this phase is critical. It marks the first time the public will see refined, preferred options rather than just initial concepts. The feedback collected will help shape the final design of the departure and arrival routes used across Greater Brisbane.
Published 15-July-2025