Is Allambie Heights under a flight path?

Yes — Allambie Heights is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 15 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.

What time do planes start over Allambie Heights?

The first movements typically pass over Allambie Heights around 8:29am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.

Is it quieter in Allambie Heights on weekends?

Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Allambie Heights is similar (16 vs 15 overflights a day).

Do planes fly over Allambie Heights at night?

The main airport's curfew restricts movements between 11 PM – 6 AM, so overnight overflights are rare. The last movements are typically around 7:34pm.

Aircraft noise in Allambie Heights (2100)

Allambie Heights experiences approximately 15 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 71–76 dB. It ranks #86 of 139 Sydney suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-08-21.)

Data: 90 days to 2026-08-21 · all tracked aircraft over Allambie Heights · updated monthly

Overflights / day

busiest on Fridays

Typical altitude

4,500 ft

over the suburb

Est. peak noise

71–76 dB

under the flight path, modelled

Sydney rank

#86 / 139

louder than 38% of measured suburbs

A typical day of overflights (all sources)

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First movement ~8:29amBusiest hour 8amLast movement ~7:34pm

Where the noise comes from

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

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15 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,500 ft

Allambie Heights lies under arrivals descending across the northern beaches toward the approach sequence, at moderate altitude, with a share of departures passing higher. The arrival stream is the steadier presence, strongest on south-flow days.

How nearby suburbs compare

Suburb	Overflights / day	Rank
Frenchs Forest	19	#67
Allambie Heights	15	#86
Oxford Falls	11	#105
Manly	9	#112
Beacon Hill	7	#118

Common questions

Is Allambie Heights under a flight path?: Yes — Allambie Heights is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 15 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
What time do planes start over Allambie Heights?: The first movements typically pass over Allambie Heights around 8:29am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
Is it quieter in Allambie Heights on weekends?: Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Allambie Heights is similar (16 vs 15 overflights a day).
Do planes fly over Allambie Heights at night?: The main airport's curfew restricts movements between 11 PM – 6 AM, so overnight overflights are rare. The last movements are typically around 7:34pm.

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