I have approved the Brisbane Airport Master Plan 2026, paving the way for the next stage of the airport's development.
This plan outlines how the airport precinct will develop over the next 20 years, ensuring ongoing capacity, connectivity and sustainability of one of our busiest aviation hubs.
It will ensure Brisbane is equipped with a modern airport befitting the future of the state capital, and continue its essential contribution to the Queensland economy.
Alongside my approval, I have asked Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) to continue to proactively engage with surrounding communities on aircraft noise matters, and with Airservices Australia in implementing the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane.
BAC has commenced an 18-month voluntary tailwind data trial at Brisbane Airport, continuing long term efforts to safely reduce overnight aircraft noise for local communities.
As the current Aircraft Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) in the Master Plan does not account for potential future flight path changes being considered under the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane, I have outlined my expectation that BAC and Airservices will ensure information on these changes is publicly available once any decisions have been made.
Any flight path changes will also have to inform the ANEF in future draft master plans for Brisbane, which will require technical endorsement by Airservices. I have asked BAC to continue to consult closely with Airservices on the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane and any future ANEF requirements.
Lastly, I have also asked BAC to carefully consider whether changes resulting from the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane warrant seeking technical endorsement of an updated ANEF before this Master Plan expires.
I look forward to seeing Brisbane Airport continue to develop and provide critical connectivity and opportunities.
