Exercise Diamond Storm Priority departure windows - Update

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    Closed consultation
    NT WA
    Start 22/02/2024
    AEDT 11:00
    End 07/03/2024
    AEDT 11:00

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    Exercise Diamond Storm 24, between 12 to 26 June 2024 will occur at RAAF Darwin. Increased activity will require Military Priority windows and holding.

    The issue

    Adjustment to previously indicated priority departure windows:

    • Increased air-traffic density resulting in delays to civil aircraft at YPDN
    • Priority departure windows for MIL ACFT (YPDN)
    • This consultation does not address any airspace configurations.

    Purpose

    Military Exercise Diamond Storm 2024 (DSM24) is a major Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) exercise incorporating a wide range of tactical flying activities across northern Australia over the period 12 to 26 June 2024. This activity will require military priority windows and additional holding fuel.

    Military Exercise Diamond Storm 2024 (DSM24) is a major Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) exercise incorporating a wide range of tactical flying activities across northern Australia over the period 12 to 26 June 2024. Aircraft will be operating from Darwin and Tindal.
    Due to increased congestion, aerodrome works at Darwin, and the nature of high-density military fast-jet operations, all aircraft should anticipate delays.
    To minimise impact to civil and military operations, supporting procedures, such as military priority windows at Darwin Aerodrome and advice of additional holding fuel requirements, are necessary.
    These procedures are pertinent to ensuring that both military and civilian traffic can be safely managed with the additional challenge of the Darwin runway works scheduled throughout 2024.

    Submitted by

    Joint Airspace Control Cell
    adf.airspace@defence.gov.au

    Relevant documentation

    26 February 2024

    Related links

    Previous consultation: https://www.avsef.gov.au/consultations/exercise-diamond-storm-2024-prio…

    Airspace consultation: https://www.avsef.gov.au/consultations/exercise-diamond-storm-2024-nort…