Fireworks displays

If you plan to conduct a fireworks display, you must notify us. To ensure aviation safety you may also need to get an approval from us.

Don’t forget to check whether you need any local or state approvals.

When to notify us

The person or organisation that places or fires the fireworks needs to notify us.

You must do this at least 10 days before the event if you need an approval.

You will need an approval will be required if the fireworks:

  • can reach more than 400 ft above ground level
  • will be within 3 nm (5.5 km) of an aerodrome including an airfield or helipad – this includes in the approach or departure path.

Notify us through myCASA

Follow these steps to notify us through our online portal, myCASA. The online form will do calculations for you.

  1. Prepare your ARN and display details

    Before you login, make sure you have the following information available: 

    • identification documents - you need to apply for an aviation reference number (ARN) if you don’t have one (you will need both an individual and an organisation ARN)
    • date, time and location of the fireworks display.
  2. Submit your application

    You need to create a myCASA account if you haven't used the myCASA portal before. 

    Navigate to the myCASA portal and enter your email address and password to log in. 

    You can also use your Digital Identity to login to the portal.

     

  3. Submit online through myCASA

    To submit the application through myCASA, follow these steps: 

    Select your organisation’s profile. Navigate to ‘Applications and notifications’ section. Select 'Fireworks display notification'.

    Enter the details of your fireworks display. You will need to include:

    • number of fireworks able to reach 400 ft above ground level
    • location of fireworks display (using our map function)
    • address of location
    • full name of pyrotechnician conducting the display
    • contact number during the display
    • date, time and duration of display
    • total number of fireworks
    • type of fireworks
    • burst height
    • burst radius
    • height of launch point sorrounding terrain
    • diameter of the largest aerial shells.

    Select ‘Next’ to continue the application.

    You will be advised instantly if our approval is required. A fee may be charged for our approval, read about our fees and charges.

  4. Review summary and agree to declaration

    We will provide you with a summary of your application. Review the entries and make sure the information is accurate.

    Once you have reviewed and ensure the information is correct, select 'I agree and understand the above conditions' in the declaration.

    Select 'Submit' to complete the application. 

Conditions of the approval

We may have conditions on your approval. You must follow these conditions. You might need to talk to air traffic control and follow their instructions.

We may also tell Airservices Australia about the display. They may issue a notice to airmen (NOTAM) about the possible danger to air traffic in the area.

You may get fined if you don't:

  • notify us before the display
  • have approval to conduct the display
  • comply with any conditions on the approval.

Find out more

The rules for fireworks displays are in subpart 101.I of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998).

Contact us (use this link on Contact us CASA regional office) if you're unsure if you need to notify us.

Last updated:
28 Feb 2025
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//operations-safety-and-travel/safety-advice/displays-and-events/fireworks-displays
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