Flying schedule
- Air Force have outlined the planned operations for the next two months at Evans Head Air Weapons Range.
The Royal Australian Air Force have outlined the planned operations for the next two months at Evans Head Air Weapons Range (EVDAWR) south of Evans Head town ship on the north coast of New South Wales.
Air Force currently operates F/A-18F Super Hornet from RAAF Base Amberley and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from RAAF Base Williamtown over the range.
Commander of Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Tim Alsop said EVDAWR was a suitable gunnery and bombing practice area for the F-35A Lightning II aircraft as well as the Super Hornets.
“Fast jet military aircraft will conduct gunnery and bombing operations and low level flying during each mission within the range airspace,’’ AIRCDRE Alsop said.
The scheduled program for October and November includes: -
- 20, 21 October 2022 – F-35A Lightning II – range closed
- 24 – 28 October 2022 - F/A – 18F Super Hornets – range closed
- 31 October to 4 November 2022 - F/A – 18F Super Hornets and F-35A Lightning II – range closed
- 7-10 November 2022 - F/A – 18F Super Hornets – range closed
The range southern overwater area will be closed from 10am to 5pm for the duration of the activities.
AIRCDRE Alsop said aircraft would not use the range every day for training activities. Training activities can involve up to two waves/day application pattern and live strafe and involve lasers.
“Local residents are advised access to the range (land areas) remains restricted regardless of any activities being conducted. This is due to the historical use of range and the possibility of unexploded ordnance remaining at the site,” he said.
For safety reasons, the Southern DPA (overwater) will be closed from 10am to 5pm during all operations except where specifically indicated.
“Residents are advised operations on the range can change due to weather or other considerations,” he said.
Air Force appreciates the ongoing input and long standing support the local community provides in terms of our operations,’’ AIRCDRE Alsop said.
The Evans Head Evans Head Air Weapons Range Community Advisory Panel has been advised of these activities.
“Defence personnel display Red Flags whenever live firing activities are conducted and carry out patrols to ensure people don’t stray into the area,” he said.
A copy of the overwater DPA map and GPS co-ordinates please refer to the Defence Aircraft Noise website and go to Ops Near Me Evans Head tab.
Imagery of the F-35A Lightning II aircraft can be found on the Defence Image Gallery
Imagery of the F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft can be found on the Defence Image Gallery.
For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).