HMAS Albatross

About the base

The Navy's largest operational establishment and home of the Fleet Air Arm, supporting EC-135, Seahawk and Maritime Unmanned Aviation Systems squadrons, as well as aerial targets for anti-aircraft operations. Other resident units based in and around HMAS Albatross, include the Training Authority – Aviation, the Naval Aviation Systems Project Office, and the Fleet Air Arm Museum.

Access

HMAS Albatross has two entry points. The main entrance on Albatross Road next to the Pass Office. The alternate entrance on Braidwood Road is for access to 816SQN, 725SQN and Seahawk Simulator Warfare Centre only.

Before proceeding airside, personnel must perform Foreign Object Debris (e.g. garbage, waste paper, drink bottles and cups, tools, vehicle parts, nuts, bolts, wire, broken pavement) checks as potential objects can cause damage to an aircraft or system. Potential FOD items should be picked up and disposed of in any of the appropriate skip bins around the base.

Visiting hours

Gate hours: 24/7

Road rules

Speed limits within the base are sign posted. In most areas the speed limit is 40km/h.

Vehicles are to give way to marching troops or formed bodies of personnel on roads. When permission to pass is indicated, the speed limit when passing marching troops is strictly 10km/h.

Hazards

Hazard Name Location Description
Noise Airside & Designated facilities signposted Hearing Protection Areas have been identified airside and in some facilities and are indicated with blue signage. Do not enter unless wearing appropriate hearing protection.
Asbestos Buildings throughout the Base Some buildings contain asbestos.  This is recorded on the Asbestos Register.  No work to be performed without authorisation.  If suspected asbestos discovered, contact Base Services Support Centre on 1300 658 975 and restrict access.
Airfield Identified by the red Foreign Object Debris (FOD) lines painted on access roads, or signage indicating requirement to contact Air Traffic Control before proceeding Active military airfield, all visitors and personnel working on Albatross must have an understanding of airside and non-airside areas and applicable access requirements.

Warning system

Sirens and lights will communicate information about the base security status and procedures.

Status     Lights     Sounds     Procedure
Evacuation Blue flashing lights ‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction.
Disperse     Blue flashing lights Rapid short 'beeping' tone + 'disperse, disperse, disperse' voice command Rapidly move away from mass gathering and maintain awareness.
Lockdown     Blue flashing lights Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command

Follow the CLOSE procedure.

  • Close windows, blinds, doors and turn off lights.
  • Lock computers and put documents away.
  • Out-of-sight and minimise movement.
  • Stay silent and turn off phones.
  • Endure and maintain.
Stand down Green flashing lights Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘all clear, all clear, all clear voice command Resume normal activities.

 

Sirens and lights will communicate information about the base security status and procedures.

Status Lights Sounds Procedure
Alert Blue flashing lights ‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness.
Evacuation Blue flashing lights ‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction.
Disperse Blue flashing lights Rapid short 'beeping' tone + 'disperse, disperse, disperse' voice command Rapidly move away from mass gathering and maintain awareness.
Lockdown Blue flashing lights Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command

Follow the CLOSE procedure.

  • Close windows, blinds, doors and turn off lights.
  • Lock computers and put documents away.
  • Out-of-sight and minimise movement.
  • Stay silent and turn off phones.
  • Endure and maintain.
Stand down Green flashing lights Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘all clear, all clear, all clear voice command Resume normal activities.

Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations.