The Royal Australian Air Force will conduct bombing and gunnery practice at the Evans Head Air Weapons Range. The range is located on the north coast of New South Wales, south of Evans Head township.

F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Number 81 Wing and F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from Number 82 Wing will conduct the practice activities.

Safety

Access to the range remains restricted at all times due to the possibility of unexploded ordnance.

For safety reasons, the Southern Defence Practice Area (overwater) will be closed from 10am – 5pm during all operations, except where specifically indicated.

Defence personnel will display red flags to indicate live firing activities and conduct patrols for public safety. 

Media Note

Media are asked to assist in informing local residents of increased aircraft noise.

Interviews are not available for this activity.

All flying activities are conducted within strict safety and operational guidelines.

Flying is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as weather and operational availability.

Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying. Information on aircraft noise and current flying activities is available at www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise or by calling 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).

Further information about the F-35A Lightning II can be found here.

Further information about the F-18/A Super Hornet can be found here.

Media Contacts

Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au