Expect to see FA-18 Hornets patrolling the airspace over Brisbane in the days ahead.
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RAAF fighter jets and other military aircraft will be in the skies over Brisbane monitoring the restricted airspace before and during the G20 Leaders Summit on the weekend.
Aircraft that don't comply with the temporary restrictions could be intercepted by military aircraft.
On Tuesday and Wednesday pilots would be familiarising themselves with the airspace restrictions that will affect air operations 90 nautical miles off Brisbane Airport until Tuesday of next week.
Commander ADF support to the G20, Major General Stuart Smith said the training would allow the pilots to understand the measures put in place during the G20 to monitor air movements and provide intelligence to the G20 taskforce.
Included in the aircraft line up in the skies over Brisbane will be Black Hawk helicopters, FA-18 Hornets, a Wedgetail early warning aircraft and a KC-30 air-to-air refuelling aircraft.
Major General Smith said the FA-18s would be there to observe, report and respond as required by Air Services Australia who are in control of the restricted airspace.
A Defence spokesperson said restricting the airspace would ensure that Queensland Police Service and the Australian Defence Force were able to secure the airspace above Brisbane and ensure a quick response time if required in supporting the Summit.