Local residents are advised that there will be an increase in flying activity from Royal Australian Air Force Bases (RAAF) Williamtown and Amberley as part of essential military training.

Media note
Media is asked to assist in alerting local residents about the potential for noise across the training period.

Air Force advises that residents can expect an increase in flying activity, including variations to normal flying operations and night flying.

Air Force appreciates the ongoing support from local communities in the vicinity of RAAF Bases Williamtown and Amberley, and rural NSW and QLD. 

For further information, residents are encouraged to contact the RAAF Bases Williamtown or Amberley Air Base Command Posts on 1300 333 362, or visit the Defence aircraft noise website for enquiries on aircraft noise enquiries and complaints at https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/aircraft-noise

Media Contacts
Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au 

Details

Date

6 March 2026, 9:00 am
– 27 March 2026, 5:00 pm

Location

RAAF Base Williamtown, RAAF Base Amberley, New South Wales and Queensland western airspace, including St George, Goondiwindi, Gunnedah and Moree
New South Wales
Queensland

Flying schedule

  • Increase in flying activity from RAAF Bases Williamtown and Amberley as part of essential military training. DATE: 6 to 27 March 2026