Overarching principles for curfew dispensations

• Operators must try to avoid the need for a curfew dispensation by making all reasonable efforts within their control; and
• Generally, dispensations will not be granted after 11.45pm and before 6.00am local time.

What are considered 'exceptional circumstances' for granting curfew dispensations?

Summary of Key Features

The Curfew

• Sydney Airport has a curfew in place that applies to aircraft operations between 11.00 pm and 6.00 am (local time).

A curfew applies between 11pm and 6am at Sydney, Adelaide, Gold Coast and Essendon Fields Airports. While most aircraft operations are prohibited during this period, there is provision for the operation of emergency aircraft, some small jets, propeller-driven aircraft and freight movements.

These curfews are legally enforceable and failing to comply is a criminal offence that may result in significant fines.

12 January 2023

The Australian Government has extended the arrangement with Toll Remote Pty Ltd for air freight services to Norfolk Island through to 30 June 2023.

Toll flights will continue to arrive on Norfolk Island, on average, three times per fortnight.