# Royal Australian Air Force F-35A flying schedule

Date: 8 Sep 2026
Released by: New Zealand Defence Force

## Original release

Aircraft live tracking links for arrival - KC-30 AAR tanker - F-35s All flights are subject to operational requirements and weather dependant. We appreciate the community's support and understanding while this international training is under way. RAAF F-35A Flying Schedule: 8 September - 12.00-12.30pm | Arrival Arrival Base Ohakea (via Waiouru, Manawatū and Hawke’s Bay Region). - 3.00-4.30pm | PM flight Manawatū and Hawke’s Bay Region Take off Base Ohakea to Waiouru. From Waiouru to South East to the coast, South along the coast and west back to Waiouru. RAAF F-35A Flying Schedule: 9 September - 9.30-11.00am | AM Flight Manawatū and Hawke’s Bay Region Take off Base Ohakea and fly east coast of Hawke’s Bay. - 3.00-4.30pm | PM flight Manawatū and Hawke’s Bay Region Take off Base Ohakea to Waiouru. From Waiouru to South East to the coast, South along the coast and west back to Waiouru. RAAF F-35A Flying Schedule: 10 September - 9.30-11.00am | AM Flight Marlborough and Canterbury Region Take off Base Ohakea heading to Marlborough and Canterbury Region. - 1.00pm | Departure West from Base Ohakea back to Australia.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Defence Force
- Published: 8 Sep 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/raaf-f-35a-flying-schedule/
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr00693-royal-australian-air-force-f-35a-flying-schedule-08092026.html

Original source: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/raaf-f-35a-flying-schedule/
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