Aircraft noise in Camden (2570)
Camden experiences approximately 6 aircraft overflights per day, primarily helicopters and light aircraft, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 85–88 dB. It ranks #129 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 Camden · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,100 ft
Camden's aircraft noise comes from Camden Airport on the town's doorstep — an untracked general-aviation field busy with circuit training, gliding and light aircraft through daylight hours. Tracked counts understate it: many of the field's aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder.
Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbitty | 22 | #57 |
| Ellis Lane | 15 | #85 |
| Grasmere | 11 | #104 |
| Kirkham | 10 | #110 |
| Camden | 6 | #129 |
Common questions
- Is Camden under a flight path?
- Yes — Camden is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over Camden?
- The first movements typically pass over Camden around 9:09am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Camden on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Camden is similar (7 vs 7 overflights a day).
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