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.
Military flying will be conducted on Sunday 26 January 2025 to support Australia Day.
| Flying area | Morning | Afternoon | Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helo North | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 6 February 2025 |
| HMAS Albatross Circuit Area | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 6 February 2025 |
| Jervis Bay Airfield | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 6 February 2025 |
| Jervis Bay Overwater | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 6 February 2025 |
| Shoalhaven Bight | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 6 February 2025 |
| Tianjara Low Flying Area | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 6 February 2025 |
| Western Training Area | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 7 February 2025 | 3 - 6 February 2025 |
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.