Flying schedule
- Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct flypasts around Australia in support of Australia day celebrations.
Australia Day is held annually on January 26th to reflect on our nation’s past and celebrate the Australian spirit, mateship and sense of community. The Royal Australian Air Force is proud to participate in Australia Day 2024 events.
Australia Day Flypast Schedule 2024
|
STATE |
TIME |
LOCATION OF EVENT |
AIRCRAFT |
|
ACT |
9:30am |
Rond Terrace, Commonwealth Park Canberra, ACT |
1 x GAF Canberra Mk.20 |
|
NSW |
12:45pm |
Fly Point, Victoria Parade Nelson Bay, NSW |
1 x E-7A Wedgetail |
|
NSW |
12:45pm |
Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens, NSW |
1 x E-7A Wedgetail |
|
NSW |
12:02pm |
Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW |
6 x Roulettes PC-21 |
|
NSW |
5:45pm |
Governor Phillip Park, George St Windsor, NSW |
1 x Roulettes PC-21 |
|
VIC |
12:15pm |
Federation Square & Government House, Kings Domain, Melbourne, Victoria |
1 x CAC CA-18 Mustang |
|
VIC |
1:00pm |
Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, VIC |
1 x CAC CA-18 Mustang |
|
WA |
8:00am |
Sir James Mitchell Park, Mills Point Road South Perth, WA |
1 x PC-21 |
|
SA |
7:05pm |
Elder Park, Torrens River, King William Rd, Adelaide, SA |
1 x P-8A Poseidon |
|
NT |
12:15pm |
Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin, NT |
Up to 4 x F-35A Lightning II |
|
NT |
12:17pm |
Palmerston Recreation Reserve, Palmerston, NT |
Up to 4 x F-35A Lightning II |
|
NT |
12:30pm |
Godinymayin Yijard River Arts and Cultural Centre, Stuart Hwy Katherine East, NT |
Up to 4 x F-35A Lightning II |
Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, flypasts, displays and number of aircraft may be subject to change or cancellation at short notice.
Further information about the participating aircraft can be found on our Aircraft Page.
For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).