Please note - Australian Defence Force personnel will be conducting military training around Cairns from Friday 12 to Sunday 28 July.
Exercise Austral Shield 2024 will be conducted during the day and night.
You may hear and see military vehicles, helicopters, watercraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as military personnel carrying weapons around the Cairns area during this time.
This activity is not expected to impact operations at Cairns Airport, or interrupt access to the airport in any way.
However, blank ammunition, pyrotechnics and simulated battle noise will be used during some aspects of the training and may be audible from Cairns Airport.
You should not be alarmed if you hear or see any of the above. Please visit Cairns Regional Council's social media accounts for ongoing updates.
Please contact the Defence Joint Operations Support Services – Queensland team via email at joss.qld@defence.gov.au if you have any concerns about this activity.
