Aircraft noise in Concord (2137)
Concord experiences approximately 19 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 77–82 dB. It ranks #68 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 Concord · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →19 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,500 ft
Concord hears mostly departures climbing west and north-west at moderate altitude, their tracks fanned across the suburb rather than following one line. The result is regular but diffuse noise that varies with destination mix and wind, without a single dominating corridor.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Strathfield | 20 | #65 |
| Concord | 19 | #68 |
| Five Dock | 17 | #73 |
| Burwood | 15 | #82 |
| Croydon | 14 | #87 |
| Concord West | 12 | #101 |
Common questions
- Is Concord under a flight path?
- Yes — Concord is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 19 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Concord?
- The first movements typically pass over Concord around 6:33am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Concord on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Concord is similar (25 vs 23 overflights a day).
- Do planes fly over Concord 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 9:22pm.
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