Aircraft noise

Military airfields, low-flying training areas and air weapons ranges operated by the Australian Defence Force are essential for maintaining Defence’s high training standards and operational capability. Defence air crews need to be trained in a range of flying scenarios. Although simulators are used, the experience of flying provides the rigorous and thorough training environment required for pilots and crews.

Defence acknowledges noise is experienced by residents and communities living near Defence bases and training areas.

While the noise produced by military aircraft can never be eliminated, Defence is working with communities to reduce the impact of aircraft noise while protecting Australia’s national interests.

Flying programs and events

To stay up to date on the latest Defence training and events, each Service publishes significant upcoming events: 

RAAF Base Amberley Aircraft Noise Monitoring Program

RAAF Base Amberley is Defence’s largest operational air base and home to the Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets. These critical capabilities are central to Australia’s Defence strategy.

Private households located within the Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) 30 contour are eligible to participate in the program.

Information session

Defence is holding an information session to outline the program and develop a timetable for noise monitoring at eligible households willing to participate.

Local community members are invited to the information session. Defence representatives will be available on the day to answer any questions. 

Registration for the noise monitoring program will occur during the information session.

Thursday 29 May 2025
4 pm to 7 pm (formal presentation 5:30 pm)
Lostroh Centre, West Moreton Anglican College
Keswick Road, Karrabin 4306 QLD

For enquiries contact land.planning@defence.gov.au.

Resources

RAAF Base Amberley Aircraft Noise Monitoring Program factsheet (PDF, 688.03 KB)

RAAF Base Amberley ANEF map 2029 (PDF, 13.08 MB)