Richmond Airshow media launch

The RAAF Richmond Airshow will be held on the weekend of 27 and 28 September 2025.

On Wednesday 6 August, ahead of the launch of the 2025 RAAF Base Richmond Airshow, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)  C-130J Hercules aircraft, likely supported by an F-35A Lightening II and a PC-21, and will create additional aircraft noise in Northwest Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Air Force is grateful for media assistance in alerting the community.

Tickets go on sale to the public at 10:00am on Wednesday, 13 August. Full information is at www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/events/raaf-richmond-airshow-2025

Media Contacts

Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au


For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).

Flying schedule

  • C-130 Hercules flight 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • PC-21 is scheduled for 10:15am -10:30am
  • F-35A is likely to support between 11:00am – 12:30pm