Flying schedule
- Exercise in various locations
The Royal Australian Air Force advises that Number 6 Squadron are conducting flying activities as part of preparedness and integration Exercise Amarok Reach throughout various locations around Australia.
Residents living in these areas are to be aware that there will be up to four EA-18G Growlers and 1 C-27J Spartan Aircraft conducting exercise activities during daylight hours that may include low level flying.
During the visit to RAAF Base East Sale, Aircrew will host briefs and conduct tours of the EA-18G Growler with young aviators training to fly ADF aircraft.
RAAF Base East Sale plays a major role in training the next generation of Air Force personnel under the Air Academy. This includes:
- New Officers at the Officer's Training School;
- Mission Controllers, Mission Aircrew and Operations Officers at the Air Mission Training School (AMTS); and
- Air Traffic Controllers at the School of Air Traffic Control.
Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying.
Members of the community seeking further information are invited to call the Defence information and flying activity hotline on 1300 333 362 or refer to https://www.airforce.gov.au/operations/flying-operations.
Media note
Flying is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as air traffic control requirements, weather and operational availability.
Note: Aircrew are available for phone/radio interviews only.
More information available on the EA-18G Growler page.
Media can access imagery/vision of the EA-18G Growler available on the Air Force Imagery site.
Media contact
Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au
Flying schedule
RAAF Base Townsville, QLD
| Date | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| 13th October 14th October 17th October | EA-18G Growlers |
Cairns International Airport, QLD
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th October 17th October | approx 11.30am | approx 1.00pm | EA-18G Growlers, 1 x C-27J Spartan |
RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW
| Date | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| 13th October 20th October 21st October 22nd October 29th October 30th October | EA-18G Growlers |
Port Hedland, WA
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th October | approx 12.30pm | 3.30pm | EA-18G Growlers, 1 x C-27J Spartan |
RAAF Base Pearce, WA
| Date | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| 15th October 16th October 17th October 20th October | EA-18G Growlers |
RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st October 22nd October | EA-18G Growlers, 1 x C-27J Spartan |
RAAF Base East Sale, VIC
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th October | approx 1:00pm | EA-18G Growlers | |
| 16th October | 1:00pm-2:00pm | EA-18G Growlers | |
| 23rd October | 11:00am | 3:00pm | EA-18G Growlers |
Canberra Airport, ACT
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th October | 2.30pm - 3.30pm | EA-18G Growlers |
RAAF Base Darwin, NT
| Arrive | |
|---|---|
| 27th October 28th October 29th October | EA-18G Growlers, 1 x C-27J Spartan |
Mount Isa, QLD
| Date | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| 27th October | EA-18G Growlers |
For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).