Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Different rules apply depending on the class of airspace you’re operating in.

Watch our latest animation for a breakdown of the requirements for VFR and IFR, when you need ATC clearance, and when radio communication is a must.

Find more information and resources on controlled aerodromes and operations in the pilot safety hub: https://civilaviation.au/controlled-aerodromes-and-operations

Extra resources
Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) – https://civilaviation.au/VFRG
Airservices Australia: How airspace is managed – https://civilaviation.au/how-airspace-is-managed
Australian airspace structure poster – https://civilaviation.au/australian-airspace-structure