RAAF Learmonth

About the base

The Base was established in the 1950s to provide support for land, air and sea operations aimed at securing Australia's northern approaches.

Access

ADF and civilian personnel wishing to visit RAAF Base Learmonth who are not part of a deployment or exercise, are to request approval for the visit. Please email pea.abcp@defence.gov.au to request a Combat Support Group Visit Request form.

Airside access to authorised person only. Airside Boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific Airside Awareness Training is required prior to access.

Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and assistance animals by prior arrangement.

Visiting hours

8am – 4pm 

Road rules

Speed limit is not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Hazards

Hazard Name

Description

Water

Water may not be suitable for drinking. Ensure appropriate drinking water is brought onto Base.

Airfield/Airside

Access to authorised person only. Airside Boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific Airside Awareness Training is required prior to access.

Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.

Status

Sounds

Procedure

Alert

‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command

Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness.

Evacuation

‘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.

Lockdown

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

Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command

Resume normal activities.

Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations.