Aircraft noise

Many Air Force aircraft are loud and, at the speeds some travel, the noise can catch people unprepared. This may surprise or frighten some people.

Air Force pilots generally avoid cities and towns except during public events or emergencies. Unfortunately some small communities are simply not shown on the aviation maps used by both Air Force and civilian pilots.

Similarly, aircraft operations are usually planned to comply with local noise curfews. However, the Air Force may train or operate by day or night in any weather in order to respond to threats or emergencies.

To report incidents of excessive aircraft noise please call the appropriate number for your area as listed below. Alternatively you could call the Defence enquiries line on 02 6265 2999 or visit the Defence website for more information.

All incidents are investigated to ensure our pilots are meeting the high standards we expect of them. Please include full details of the location of the incident, including the state and nearest town or city.

Bases

RAAF Base Darwin, NT - (08) 8923 8888

RAAF Base Amberley, QLD - (07) 54614504 or (07) 54612888

RAAF Base Williams, VIC (03) 9256 2211

RAAF Base Pearce, WA - (08) 957 17167

RAAF Base East Sale, VIC - (03) 5146 6888

RAAF Base Tindal, NT - (08) 8973 6888

RAAF Base Richmond, NSW - (02) 45872888

RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA - (08) 83932119 After hours: 0419259291

RAAF Base Wagga, NSW - Switchboard (02) 66937 4111

RAAF Base Glenbrook, NSW - Switchboard (02) 4737 7111

RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW - 1800 033 200

RAAF Base Townsville, QLD - Switchboard (07) 4752 2111
If you are located in the Townsville area please call 1800 555 478

Exercises

Pitch Black - 1800 301 885 (toll free Australia wide)
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack06/default.htm

Noise exposure forecasts are also available for use by town planners.

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