Why is there aircraft noise around Austin–Bergstrom Airport?

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS/KAUS) is one of the fastest-growing US airports, handling around 22 million passengers per year — driven by Austin's tech-industry growth (Apple, Google, Oracle, etc.). The airport sits 9 km south-east of downtown Austin. The single main runway (18/36, 3,747 m) handles most commercial traffic; a parallel runway (18L/36R) was added in 2024 to expand capacity. The corridor extends through south Austin neighborhoods (Riverside, Onion Creek), Del Valle, and the eastern Austin metro toward Pflugerville/Manor.

Which Austin neighborhoods are quietest for aircraft noise?

Central and north Austin sit clear of the corridor: Hyde Park, North Loop, Tarrytown, Clarksville, West Austin, Mueller, Cherrywood, Allandale, all catch only altitude overflight. Downtown Austin catches some moderate impact at altitude but is mostly tolerable. The popular nomad and tech-worker neighborhoods (South Congress, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, East Austin north) catch only lateral noise. The most affected areas are concentrated south of downtown: Riverside, Onion Creek, Del Valle, and the southern East Austin areas.

Is South Congress (SoCo) loud from planes?

Moderately — South Congress sits ~7 km north-west of the airport and catches lateral approach noise on certain configurations. Aircraft pass overhead at moderate altitudes (~2000-3500 ft). South Congress is one of Austin's most popular nomad and creative districts; many residents accept the moderate noise as a trade-off for the location and character. The northern parts of SoCo (closer to downtown) catch less noise than the southern parts.

Is Riverside loud from planes?

Yes — the Riverside area (south of Lady Bird Lake, east of South Congress) sits directly under the runway 36 approach corridor. Aircraft pass overhead at low altitude (~1000-2000 ft) on short final. The Riverside neighborhood has been a focal point for noise complaints as Austin has densified. Many of the new residential developments here have been built with noise-rated windows. Drop a pin on the map above to see your specific street.

How has the second runway changed noise impact?

The new parallel runway 18L/36R opened in 2024 to expand AUS capacity for Austin's tech-driven growth. The added runway lets the airport handle simultaneous arrivals and departures, increasing throughput. From a noise perspective, the parallel runway slightly widened the corridor laterally (more aircraft using both runways) but didn't fundamentally change the affected zone. Residents previously under the corridor remain affected; the new runway hasn't shifted operations to new neighborhoods.

How do I report aircraft noise in Austin?

Submit complaints to AUS's noise complaint office via austintexas.gov/department/aviation. The City of Austin Department of Aviation handles community complaints. The Austin Airport Advisory Commission reviews aggregated noise impact. Travis County also tracks complaints in affected suburban areas. The Austin Aviation Department's annual noise report aggregates community input.

Does coverage on this map include all aircraft?

Yes — commercial fleets at AUS have near-100% ADS-B coverage. The heatmap and density layers reflect actual traffic accurately. General-aviation traffic from smaller Austin-area airports (Austin Executive, Lakeway, etc.) don't operate from AUS and don't affect the main corridor.

Austin Flight Path Noise Map – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

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Aircraft noise around Austin in October 2026

Loudest neighborhoods near Austin: South Austin (Riverside), Onion Creek, Del Valle. Quietest: Downtown Austin, Hyde Park, West Austin, South Lamar, Mueller. Busiest around 1 PM local time averaging 785 flights/day. Source: Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 30 days to 2026-10-18.

Flights by hour · last 30 days

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Average daily traffic

785

flights / day · 23,542 total

Busiest hour

1 PM

peak 95 dB

Loudest hour

1 PM

peak 95 dB

Loudest residential area

Del Valle

64 dB avg · ~720 flights/day · Office noise

Suburban community east of the airport; under approach and departure

Does Austin Airport have a curfew?

No — Austin has no formal curfew.

Austin–Bergstrom operates 24 hours with no curfew. Overnight operations include cargo, charter flights, and late-night arrivals. The lack of a curfew has been a growing complaint as Austin has grown — residents in newly-built south Austin developments have advocated for noise restrictions but no formal curfew has been implemented.

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS/KAUS) is one of America’s fastest-growing airports — around 22 million passengers per year, driven by Austin’s tech industry boom. The airport sits 9 km south-east of downtown Austin. The 2024 opening of the parallel runway expanded capacity. The corridor extends through south Austin neighborhoods (Riverside, Onion Creek), Del Valle, and the southern East Austin areas. Central, north, and west Austin sit clear of the corridor.

Which neighborhoods are quietest — and which aren’t

AUS has two parallel runways: 18/36 (the main, 3,747 m) and the new 18L/36R (opened 2024). Operations typically use both in segregated mode under most conditions.

Area	Aircraft noise	Why
South Austin (Riverside)	✈︎✈︎✈︎	Runway 36 approach overhead
Onion Creek	✈︎✈︎✈︎	Southern departure corridor
Del Valle	✈︎✈︎✈︎	Eastern airport-adjacent
East Austin (south)	✈︎✈︎	Approach corridor altitude
South Congress	✈︎✈︎	Lateral approach
Downtown Austin	✈︎	City center; altitude only
Hyde Park	✈︎	Historic; minimal overflight
West Austin	✈︎	Affluent neighborhoods; clear
South Lamar	✈︎	Trendy district; minimal
Mueller	✈︎	Master-planned; off corridor
Round Rock	✈︎	Northern suburb; outside footprint
Lakeway	✈︎	Lake Travis area; outside corridor

The practical move at Austin for aircraft noise is central or north Austin — Hyde Park, Mueller, West Austin, North Loop, Allandale, Cherrywood, Tarrytown, Clarksville — all catch essentially no aircraft noise. The popular nomad districts (South Congress north of Live Oak, Travis Heights, downtown Austin) catch only lateral noise. The most affected zone is concentrated south-east of downtown.

When is it quietest?

AUS 24-hour operations:

Morning departure bank (5 AM – 9 AM): peak
Midday (10 AM – 4 PM): moderate sustained
Evening arrival bank (4 PM – 10 PM): peak (tech-business travel home from coastal hubs)
Late evening – overnight: still active

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For south Austin and East Austin south addresses, check carefully — exposure varies. Central and west Austin will show flat green profiles year-round.

Frequently asked questions

Why is there aircraft noise around Austin–Bergstrom Airport?: Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS/KAUS) is one of the fastest-growing US airports, handling around 22 million passengers per year — driven by Austin's tech-industry growth (Apple, Google, Oracle, etc.). The airport sits 9 km south-east of downtown Austin. The single main runway (18/36, 3,747 m) handles most commercial traffic; a parallel runway (18L/36R) was added in 2024 to expand capacity. The corridor extends through south Austin neighborhoods (Riverside, Onion Creek), Del Valle, and the eastern Austin metro toward Pflugerville/Manor.
Which Austin neighborhoods are quietest for aircraft noise?: Central and north Austin sit clear of the corridor: Hyde Park, North Loop, Tarrytown, Clarksville, West Austin, Mueller, Cherrywood, Allandale, all catch only altitude overflight. Downtown Austin catches some moderate impact at altitude but is mostly tolerable. The popular nomad and tech-worker neighborhoods (South Congress, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, East Austin north) catch only lateral noise. The most affected areas are concentrated south of downtown: Riverside, Onion Creek, Del Valle, and the southern East Austin areas.
Is South Congress (SoCo) loud from planes?: Moderately — South Congress sits ~7 km north-west of the airport and catches lateral approach noise on certain configurations. Aircraft pass overhead at moderate altitudes (~2000-3500 ft). South Congress is one of Austin's most popular nomad and creative districts; many residents accept the moderate noise as a trade-off for the location and character. The northern parts of SoCo (closer to downtown) catch less noise than the southern parts.
Is Riverside loud from planes?: Yes — the Riverside area (south of Lady Bird Lake, east of South Congress) sits directly under the runway 36 approach corridor. Aircraft pass overhead at low altitude (~1000-2000 ft) on short final. The Riverside neighborhood has been a focal point for noise complaints as Austin has densified. Many of the new residential developments here have been built with noise-rated windows. Drop a pin on the map above to see your specific street.
How has the second runway changed noise impact?: The new parallel runway 18L/36R opened in 2024 to expand AUS capacity for Austin's tech-driven growth. The added runway lets the airport handle simultaneous arrivals and departures, increasing throughput. From a noise perspective, the parallel runway slightly widened the corridor laterally (more aircraft using both runways) but didn't fundamentally change the affected zone. Residents previously under the corridor remain affected; the new runway hasn't shifted operations to new neighborhoods.
How do I report aircraft noise in Austin?: Submit complaints to AUS's noise complaint office via austintexas.gov/department/aviation. The City of Austin Department of Aviation handles community complaints. The Austin Airport Advisory Commission reviews aggregated noise impact. Travis County also tracks complaints in affected suburban areas. The Austin Aviation Department's annual noise report aggregates community input.
Does coverage on this map include all aircraft?: Yes — commercial fleets at AUS have near-100% ADS-B coverage. The heatmap and density layers reflect actual traffic accurately. General-aviation traffic from smaller Austin-area airports (Austin Executive, Lakeway, etc.) don't operate from AUS and don't affect the main corridor.

Sources and further reading

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport — Wikipedia — Wikipedia
AUS — Noise & Environment — City of Austin Department of Aviation
FAA Southwest Region — Federal Aviation Administration
City of Austin — Aviation Master Plan — City of Austin

Data updated 2026-10-18 — live ADS-B monitoring, rolling 30-day statistics (methodology). Article text revised 2026-05-23.

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45 dB	Quiet residential
55 dB	Normal conversation
65 dB	Busy road
75 dB	Vacuum cleaner
85 dB	Heavy traffic
95 dB	Motorcycle nearby

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