RAAF Flypasts for Australia Day Celebrations - ACT, NSW, NT, SA, VIC, WA

Australia Day is held annually on January 26th to reflect on our nation’s past and celebrate the Australian spirit, mateship and sense of community. The Royal Australian Air Force is proud to participate in Australia Day 2023 events.

Flypast times and locations:

DATE	TOWN/CITY	LOCATION	TIMING	Aircraft
26 Jan 23	Canberra, ACT	Rond Terrace Canberra	09.25 am	C-130J Hercules
26 Jan 23	Windsor, NSW	Governor Phillip Park, George St Windsor, NSW	5.30 pm	C-130J Hercules
26 Jan 23	Nelson Bay, NSW	Riverside Park Raymond Terrace	12.30 pm	E-7A Wedgetail
26 Jan 23	Raymond Terrace, NSW	Riverside Park Raymond Terrace	12.35 pm	E-7A Wedgetail
26 Jan 23	Katherine, NT	Stuart Highway, Katherine, NT Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Cultural Centre	11.00 am	F-35A Lightning II
26 Jan 23	Darwin, NT	The Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park, The Esplanade	12.00pm	F-35A Lightning II
26 Jan 23	Melbourne, VIC	Government House, Kings Domain, Melbourne, VIC	12.15pm	Roulettes
26 Jan 23	City of Subiaco, WA	Rankin Gardens, Subiaco, WA	08.15am	1 x Pilatus PC-21
26 Jan 23	Geelong, VIC	Geelong Festival of Sails, Royal Geelong Yacht Club, VIC	3.00pm	1 x Pilatus PC-21 or Roulettes (TBC)
26 Jan 23	Adelaide, SA	Elder Park, Adelaide	6.00 – 6.10pm	P-8A Poseidon
26 Jan 23	Sydney NSW	Sydney Harbour Bridge	12.02 pm	F-35A Lightning II

Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, flypasts and displays may be subject to cancellation at short notice.

Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying.

Further information about the participating aircraft can be found on our Aircraft page.

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

Flying schedule

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct flypasts around Australia in support of Australia day celebrations
Thursday, 26 January 2023