Hunter residents are advised to look to the sky around RAAF Base Williamtown and north of Tea Gardens, as Air Force fighter aircraft - including F/A-18A Hornets, Hawk Lead-In Fighter and our new F-35A Joint Strike Fighters - conduct practice displays over the base precinct in preparation for the Australian International Airshow Avalon 2019.
Display practice area – north of Tea Gardens
Monday 18 February
1pm to 2pm; 4.30pm to 6pm – F/A-18A Hornet
Tuesday 19 February
9.30am to 10.30am – F-35A Joint Strike Fighter
1pm to 2pm - F/A-18A Hornet
4.30pm to 6pm – F/A-18A Hornet
Overhead RAAF Base Williamtown
Tuesday 19 February
2pm to 3pm – F-35A Joint Strike Fighter
Wednesday 20 February
12noon to 1pm – Hawk
1pm to 2pm - F/A-18A Hornet/F-35A Joint Strike Fighter
4.30pm to 5.30pm – F/A-18A Hornet formation
Weekend departures
Sunday 24 February
9am to 11.30am – Hawk and F-35A aircraft will depart for Avalon
The Australian Defence Force is part of the Australian International Airshow Avalon 2019. The event is held biannually at Avalon Airport, near Geelong in Victoria.
The Australian International Airshow Aerospace and Defence Expo 2019 is a week-long trade exhibition showcasing aerospace industry and military aviation (26 February to 1 March), followed by the Avalon 2019 public airshow on the weekend of 1-3 March.
Display schedule can change at short notice due to weather or operational considerations.
Members of the community seeking further information are invited to call 1800 033 200, or refer to our flying operations or Defence Aircraft Noise webpages.
