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With Singapore’s 60th birthday less than two months away, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is ramping up aerial activities in preparation for the National Day Parade (NDP). Internal rehearsals were conducted on 26 May, as well as on 9 and 10 June near the Padang area. The MAphotoSG team observed a diverse array of assets, with a focus on formation flypasts, offering an exciting preview of NDP 2025.
Notice of Temporary Restricted Areas (TRAs)
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has notified the establishment of Temporary Restricted Areas (TRAs) over parts of Singapore during NDP rehearsals and the actual parade. The TRAs will encompass the Padang vicinity and different parts of Singapore, including heartland locations, and will extend from ground level to 2,500 feet above mean sea level.
The public are advised not to be alarmed by the heightened aerial activities and adhere to the Temporary Restricted Areas (TRAs). The conduct of all aerial activities is strictly prohibited when the TRA is in force, in addition to the existing restrictions, unless the required permits have been obtained from CAAS. The effectivities and boundaries of the TRAs are listed below, also available on CAAS’s website. Existing restrictions on conduct of aerial activities are available on OneMap.
| Date | Time | TRA |
| 9 Jun 2025 (Mon) | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | Refer to Figure 1 |
| 10 Jun 2025 (Tue) | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Refer to Figure 1 |
| 12 Jun 2025 (Thu) | 9:00am – 2:00pm | Refer to Figure 1 |
| 14 Jun 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 21 Jun 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 28 Jun 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 12 Jul 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 19 Jul 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 26 Jul 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 2 Aug 2025 (Sat) | a. 5:00pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 9:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 9 Aug 2025 (Sat) | a. 3:30pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 11:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
| 16 Aug 2025 (Sat) (Reserve) | a. 3:30pm – 7:30pm b. 7:30pm – 11:00pm | a. Refer to Figure 2 b. Refer to Figure 1 |
Road Closure Advisory
Additionally, road closure advisories have been issued for 14 June (Combined Rehearsal 1), 21 June (Combined Rehearsal 2) and 28 June (NE Show 1). These road closure facilitates the transit of the mobile column as well as the parade contingent from their staging grounds. The latest road closure advisories can be retrieved via the official NDP website.
For NDP 2025, the public will also be able to witness the uncasing ceremony of the SAF Colours prior to their march to Padang. The ceremony will take place at an open area of the Marina Square, opposite the Esplanade, allowing members of the public to show their support to the contingents.
