RAAF Base Richmond Community Open Day 2024

LOCATION

RAAF Base Richmond, Gate 2 off Dight St, Richmond NSW

TIMINGS

Saturday, 26 October, 09:00 am till 03:00pm

To optimise the experience for the visitors and better management of people flow, the event  is divided over two sessions as below. All static and dynamic displays will be included in both the sessions. Please note that availability of aircraft is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, displays may be subject to cancellation at short notice.  

Morning Session: Saturday, 26 October, 09:00am - 12:00pm
Afternoon Session: Saturday, 26 October, 12:00pm - 03:00pm

Note: Shuttle bus services and entry to the car park will commence/open at 08:00am prior to the event entry at 09:00am. The last shuttle service to the event and the entry to the car park will cease at 02:00pm. Exit gates will remain open for egress and the last shuttle bus service to Clarendon Station will depart the event site at 04:00pm. 
 
TICKETS

RAAF Richmond Community Open Day is a FREE event. Attendees are still required to register for the event. Access will NOT be permitted to the Open Day or Shuttle Bus Services without a digital or a physical copy of the ticket. Children under the age of 3 are not required to register.

Conditions of entry: Bag searches will be conducted as a condition of entry. 

WHAT TO KNOW

Experience getting up close to ADF platforms ranging from ADF aircraft including air combat, air mobility, and surveillance aircraft to a range of military vehicles. Watch the static displays, flypasts, and our Military Working Dogs in action through live displays on the day. Meet our people from Air Force, Army, Navy, and the wider Defence Industry who operate and support these platforms to learn about their jobs and experiences. Finally, enjoy the range of different foods from various locally sourced food vendors.

Disabled amenities are available along with limited car parking for accredited state disabled permit pass holders only.

RAAF Richmond Community Open Day is a NON-SMOKING and an ALCOHOL-FREE event.

This event will be outdoor, so please monitor the weather and bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Due to low-level flypasts planned for the event and the associated loud noise, attendees are advised to bring their own hearing protection. At minimum, soft earplugs are highly advised.

The RAAF Base Richmond Community Open Day may be subject to change, or cancellation at short notice due to adverse weather conditions. Cancellation and changes will be advertised through a notification on OzTix and the Richmond Community Open Day website.

WHAT TO BRING

• Your event ticket (no tickets available at the event)
• Photo ID (e.g. Drivers licence, Photo ID, Proof of age card, Passport)
• Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Enclosed shoes
• Empty water bottle (refill points will be available)
• Hearing potection 

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Alcohol
• Sharp objects (e.g. knives, scissors)
• Flags, banners, and placards
• Pets (approved assistance animals are permitted and are required to be restrained at all times)

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Parking, including disability parking, will be available on site. Entrance to parking will be available only at Gate 2 off Dight Street. To enter this gate, please enter Dight Street via Percival St and follow instructions from situated traffic controllers and signage. 

For attendees utilising Sydney Trains to commute to the event, there will also be a shuttle bus service available on the day from Clarendon Station for pick-up and drop-off services. Attendees will be required to exit the station on to the Racecourse Rd, towards Clarendon Tavern, to board the shuttle buses. Follow signage to the pick-up/drop-off areas and present the copy of the ticket to board. ADF personnel will be available to assist with directions to parking and shuttle services. 

Please note that due to a railway maintenance activity over the weekend (Saturday 26 October and Sunday 27 October), train services will terminate at Clarendon Station. There will be no services between Clarendon and Richmond. For further and latest information visit Transport NSW.