The Adelaide Airport failed to convince the Federal Government on its draft master plan for a Parafield Airport expansion in the northern suburbs.

Transport Minister Anthony Albanese told media yesterday that the airport management neglected to inform the community an accurate information on flight training hours.

He also said there was an unsatisfactory consultation between the community and the airport.

John McArdle, the airport executive, said the management respects the decision handed by the government and has assured that it will hold future consultations to clarify any community concerns.

"The Minister has given gold-plated assurances that the airport is not going to close and it's not going to shift," Mr. McArdie said

"So the next round of consultation will be in a less hostile environment where, you know, the Salisbury Council and the local community know the airport is going to be there and stay there so they'll work with us rather than against us."

The minister gave the company one year to prepare for a new draft master plan.

"They failed to provide the community with accurate information about current and forecast aircraft movements and there wasn't adequate consultation with those sections in the community that will be most affected by aircraft noise as the airport grows," he said.

Steve Hains, a representative of Salisbury Council said the Minister does not favor a relocation of the Parafield Airport.

"We will just try and work with what is there to try and minimise its impact on our community," Mr. Hains said.