Australian International Airshow

The Australian International Airshow, also known as the Avalon Airshow, is the biggest in the southern hemisphere and attracts visitors worldwide.

Held every two years, the air show brings together aircraft from different defence forces, including the US Air Force, the US Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force, in a spectacular display of tactics and prowess.

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest airshow and aerospace and defence exposition, Avalon will once again set the stage as Australia’s own international airshow spectacular and capability showcase.

Whether you’re an aerospace or defence industry professional looking to engage with the world’s marketplace or just want to experience the spectrum of the aviation experience from historical to displays to high-octane flying, Avalon is for you.

Get ready for improved transport options, upgraded flightline viewpoints, and even more entertainment to improve your Avalon experience.

Attendees should dress appropriately for this outdoor event, with plenty of sunscreen and hats for warm days, as there is little shade. Ear plugs are available on-site, but bringing your own for younger patrons may be necessary. Picnics can be brought in; however, alcohol is not permitted. There will also be plenty of food and drink stalls inside the venue where you can purchase lunch and a cold drink. If you intend to sit and watch the flying displays, you can bring your own chair.

The Australian International Airshow will deliver one of the most exciting and diverse flying display programs ever seen in Australia.

The flying displays can be loud. Protect your ears, young and old, by bringing ear plugs or ear muffs with you or purchasing them onsite from the merchandise outlet.

There will be a dedicated smoking area which will include the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or e-cigarettes), personal vaporisers, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or other battery-powered vaporisers.

Although we would love to meet your pets, we would be concerned the loud noises and large crowds at the Airshow would frighten your pets, so best to leave at home on this occasion. Assistance animals that are being used for specific requirements are allowed onsite.

There is so much going on during the five days that it’s impossible to mention everything here on one page. Please check out the official website’s event program for a full list of events, dates, times, locations, and prices.

Trade Days

The Avalon Trade Days are set to bring together the world’s aviation, aerospace, and defence industries to one location, to exchange ideas, expand networks and explore the latest innovations. This global event serves as a vital platform for engagement for professionals from government, military, academia, and industry from Australia, the Indo Pacific and around the world.

Featuring an international industry exhibition, static and flying aircraft displays, a specialist conference program, and premium networking opportunities, Avalon is designed to foster meaningful connections and strategic growth.

Public Airshow

Get ready for an unforgettable airshow with new and exciting experiences alongside the event you know and love.

Join us for three days of breathtaking flying displays featuring both military and civil aircraft then get up close and personal with the aircraft on ground and meet the teams that fly them!

The entire family will enjoy a weekend packed with family-friendly activities, including FREE carnival rides, roaming live entertainment, food trucks galore and the not-to-be missed Friday Night Alight show, a uniquely Avalon experience you will never forget.

Aircraft Experiences

Experience a spectacular lineup of static displays featuring civil aircraft, state-of-the-art corporate jets, and impressive military assets worldwide.

Or dive into the world of General Aviation and Airsport showcasing Australia’s premier aviation talent.

So whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, industry professional, or simply looking for an up-close-and-personal experience with all things that fly, Avalon promises an unforgettable experience.

DAILY FLYING DISPLAYS
Prepare to be captivated as we showcase an exhilarating lineup of aerial performances featuring an array of aircraft, from cutting-edge military jets to stunning vintage planes.

Experience the power and precision of aerobatic teams as they take to the skies, delivering breathtaking maneuvers that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

STATIC AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS
Experience Australia’s largest display of static aircraft, which offers a unique, up-close, and often hands-on encounter with these aviation marvels.

See sleek corporate jets alongside emergency response helicopters, commercial jets and military technology, historic warbirds, gyrocopters and autonomous systems … plus so much more.

GENERAL AVIATION PRECINCT
Explore the newly revamped General Aviation precinct at Avalon and experience Australian aviation up close.

This exciting area will showcase more than 120 General Aviation aircraft, offering an unmatched experience for aviation enthusiasts of all ages.

Get up close to these incredible machines and speak first-hand with those who design, manufacture, maintain and pilot them.

What can you bring to the event?

You can bring almost everything onsite with you, with a few exceptions.  What you can bring is explained below:

• Food: You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages onsite—you could even bring a picnic rug and have a nice picnic under the planes! There will also be a variety of food outlets throughout the Airshow site to purchase what you are craving! Please remember to clean up after yourself; there are rubbish bins located around the Airshow site.
• Sunscreen & sun protective clothing: YES & YES – we are in Mother Nature’s elements, so best not to forget to wear protective clothing and reapply sunscreen regularly!
• Umbrellas are permitted onsite to cover yourself from the elements! However, shade tents are not allowed due to the high possibility of winds on the Airshow site. Shade tents can be easily blown onto the runway and interfere with planes – which none of us want!

What items are prohibited?

All attendees are prohibited from bringing the following items into the Event: any weapons, including but not limited to, firearms, bombs, grenades, toys resembling firearms, ammunition, brass knuckles, loose batteries, wires, box cutters, mace, tear-gas, pepper spray, knives, fireworks, sparklers or incendiary materials of any kind; any noisemakers, including but not limited to, megaphones, air horns, sirens and whistles; helium balloons; kites; drones; laser pointers; any illegal substances, including but not limited to, any drugs, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol; and any item that would or could negatively impact public safety, aircraft safety and present a threat, real or perceived. All illegal or prohibited items will be seized.

Please note that all bags and containers will be inspected upon entering the site.

The airshow is a NO DRONE ZONE. As the airshow is an active airfield, no unauthorised aircraft, including any drone or uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), may be operated within five nautical miles (9.2 kilometres) of the Avalon event site.