This AvSEF details the procedures associated with Exercise PITCH BLACK 2026 (PBK26).
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Elements of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be conducting Exercise ‘ACES BRAVO 2026’ (AB26) and ‘DIAMOND STORM 2026’ (DSM26) between 26 May - 24 June 2026.
Proposed Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) and Temporary Danger Area (TDA) active for 60 minutes from 05:00 UTC (±2 hours) between 15 April and 15 June 2026 to support the W-6 satellite re-entry.
Rocket launches are proposed up to approximately 110,000 feet from 18 May to 23 May 2026.
BVLOS operations below 1000ft AGL.
Proposed TRA for YSWS ILS Commissioning activity.
Rainmaker Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) operations in the Mt Buller area.
Major change upcoming at RAAF Tindal: traffic switch to Main RWY 14/32 due to construction completion.
