Aircraft noise
Many Air Force aircraft are loud and, at the speeds some travel, the
noise can catch people unprepared. This may surprise or frighten some
people.
Air Force pilots generally avoid cities and towns except during
public events or emergencies. Unfortunately some small communities are
simply not shown on the aviation maps used by both Air Force and
civilian pilots.
Similarly, aircraft operations are usually planned to comply with
local noise curfews. However, the Air Force may train or operate by day
or night in any weather in order to respond to threats or emergencies.
To report incidents of excessive aircraft noise please call the
appropriate number for your area as listed below. Alternatively you
could call the Defence enquiries line on 02 6265 2999 or visit the Defence website for more information.
All incidents are investigated to ensure our pilots are meeting the
high standards we expect of them. Please include full details of the
location of the incident, including the state and nearest town or city.
Bases
RAAF Base Darwin, NT - (08) 8923 8888
RAAF Base Amberley, QLD - (07) 54614504 or (07) 54612888
RAAF Base Williams, VIC (03) 9256 2211
RAAF Base Pearce, WA - (08) 957 17167
RAAF Base East Sale, VIC - (03) 5146 6888
RAAF Base Tindal, NT - (08) 8973 6888
RAAF Base Richmond, NSW - (02) 45872888
RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA - (08) 83932119 After hours: 0419259291
RAAF Base Wagga, NSW - Switchboard (02) 6937 4111
RAAF Base Glenbrook, NSW - Switchboard (02) 4737 7111
RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW - 1800 033 200
RAAF Base Townsville, QLD - Switchboard (07) 4752 2111
If you are located in the Townsville area please call 1800 555 478
Exercises
Pitch Black - 1800 301 885 (toll free Australia wide)
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack06/default.htm
Noise exposure forecasts are also available for use by town planners.
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