Located at Nowra in the South Coast region of New South Wales, HMAS Albatross is the main naval air station for the Royal Australian Navy's aviation branch, the Fleet Air Arm. Jervis Bay Airfield transferred is also a satellite military aerodrome of HMAS Albatross.
Both air fields are regularly used by military aircraft.
Noise mitigation
The following noise management strategies have been implemented at HMAS Albatross to minimise the impact of aircraft noise on local communities.
- Implement fly neighbourly policies for HMAS Albatross and Jervis Bay Airfields.
- Comply with noise abatement procedures.
- Maintain a database of noise sensitive areas.
- Continue proactive community engagement and maintain effective community consultation.
- Ensure communities are advised of non-routine flying activities.
- Issue orders and instructions that support effective noise management throughout the RAN Fleet Air Arm.
Flying schedule
These operational hours are standard throughout the week; Monday – Friday between 9 am and 1 am to conduct essential military training. These training times may vary and the below table will be updated if flying is projected to be completed outside of these hours.
Flying area | Morning | Afternoon | Night |
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Helo North | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 |
HMAS Albatross Circuit Area | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 |
Jervis Bay Airfield | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 |
Jervis Bay Overwater | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 |
Shoalhaven Bight | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 |
Tianjara Low Flying Area | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 |
Western Training Area | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 | 9 - 13 December 2024 |
Event areas
- Helo North
- HMAS Albatross Circuit Area
- Jervis Bay Airfield
- Jervis Bay Overwater
- Shoalhaven Bight
- Tianjara Low Flying Area
- Western Training Area
Flying areas
The maps below identifies the flying areas utilised by HMAS Albatross.