Noise and Flight Path Monitoring Systems
Noise and Flight Path Monitoring Systems (NFPMS) are used to monitor aircraft noise associated with military operations and training at Defence air bases.
NFPMS data is collated and presented in monthly reports:
RAAF Base Amberley NFPMS - August 2024 (PDF, 153.69 KB)
RAAF Base Townsville NFPMS - August 2024 (PDF, 157.55 KB)
RAAF Base Williamtown NFPMS - August 2024 (PDF, 171.76 KB)
RAAF Base Amberley NFPMS - July 2024 (PDF, 153.91 KB)
RAAF Base Townsville NFPMS - July 2024 (PDF, 156.99 KB)
RAAF Base Williamtown NFPMS - July 2024 (PDF, 173.01 KB)
RAAF Base Darwin NFPMS - June 2024 (PDF, 21.5 KB)
RAAF Base Tindal NFPMS - June 2024 (PDF, 19.85 KB)
NFPMS monthly reports prior to the current month can be requested via the Aircraft noise enquiry and complaint form.
Australian Noise Exposure Forecast maps
Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) maps provide the best land use planning information about aircraft noise exposure. The maps include a noise forecast for a particular year and location, produced by both civilian and military aircraft.
Defence ANEF maps include noise modelling for the introduction of new jet fighters and the retirement of old aircraft and are used to advise councils and the community that locations will be affected by aircraft noise.
The results of ANEF modelling are drawn onto maps as noise exposure contours displayed in 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 ANEF units. ANEF units are not decibel measurements – they are a reflection of cumulative amounts of aircraft noise over an average one-year period.
| ANEF map - location and year | Issued |
|---|---|
| DEFENCE AIRFIELDS | |
| October 2024 | |
| October 2024 | |
| December 2004 | |
| January 2018 | |
| January 2018 | |
| March 2013 | |
| July 2003 | |
| July 2003 | |
| December 2004 | |
| March 1999 | |
| August 2011 | |
| November 2013 | |
| JOINT USER AIRFIELDS | |
|
RAAF Base Darwin and Darwin International Airport 2043 (PDF, 2.63 MB) |
September 2023 |
|
RAAF Base Townsville and Townsville Airport (military and civil) 2043 ANEF (PDF, 12.43 MB) |
July 2023 |
| AIR WEAPONS RANGES | |
| July 2003 | |
| August 2011 | |
| REMOTE SITES | |
| July 2003 | |
Environmental compliance
Defence operates F-35A aircraft and Australian Super Hornets under environmental conditions of approval that include noise. Documents related to the conditions of approval are available below.
2010/5747 Flying operations of F-35A aircraft
2008/4410 Australian Super Hornet flying operations