What the Notice Covers
The Sydney Airport Curfew (Availability of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport for Night Aircraft Movements) Instrument 2026 is a federal notice confirming that Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is now available for night aircraft movements. The notice operates under rules set out in the Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995.
Registration and Administration
The instrument is numbered F2026N00795 and was registered on 26 October 2026. It is already in force. The instrument is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
What the Instrument Sets Out
The instrument sets out definitions and the specific date from which night flights can occur at the new airport.
Scope
This is an aviation administration notice and does not impose any direct obligations on small businesses outside the aviation sector.
Key Actions
- No action required for most small businesses - this is an aviation sector notice about night flight availability at Western Sydney International Airport.
- Businesses operating in or near Western Sydney Airport, including freight, logistics, and aviation services, should review the full instrument text at the source URL for the exact commencement date for night movements.
- An alert can be set up on the Federal Register of Legislation page to track future amendments to this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.