Royal Australian Air Force F-35A flying schedule

Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Ohakea will host the first visit to New Zealand by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets from 8-10 September 2026.

08 September, 2026

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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
West and Central North Island
Take off Base Ohakea West in the vicinity of Ōpunake, Te Kūiti, Reporoa, Minginui and down the Tararua Range and back to Base Ohakea.
2.00pm | Departure
West from Base Ohakea back to Australia.