Is Epping under a flight path?

Yes — Epping is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.

What time do planes start over Epping?

The first movements typically pass over Epping around 10:44am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.

Is it quieter in Epping on weekends?

Slightly — weekends average about 20% fewer overflights than weekdays (7 vs 9 a day).

Do planes fly over Epping 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 7:56pm.

Aircraft noise in Epping (2121)

Epping experiences approximately 6 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 77–79 dB. It ranks #131 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 Epping · updated monthly

Overflights / day

busiest on Saturdays

Typical altitude

3,100 ft

over the suburb

Est. peak noise

77–79 dB

under the flight path, modelled

Sydney rank

#131 / 139

louder than 6% of measured suburbs

A typical day of overflights (all sources)

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First movement ~10:44amBusiest hour 4pmLast movement ~7:56pm

Where the noise comes from

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

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6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,100 ft

Epping sits on the flank of the northern arrival corridor, with south-flow arrivals descending at moderate altitude nearby. The stream keeps to the pattern of Sydney's flow changes — noticeable for days at a time, then quiet.

How nearby suburbs compare

Suburb	Overflights / day	Rank
Carlingford	15	#84
Beecroft	14	#89
Marsfield	14	#92
North Epping	13	#94
Epping	6	#131
Cheltenham	6	#132

Common questions

Is Epping under a flight path?: Yes — Epping is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
What time do planes start over Epping?: The first movements typically pass over Epping around 10:44am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
Is it quieter in Epping on weekends?: Slightly — weekends average about 20% fewer overflights than weekdays (7 vs 9 a day).
Do planes fly over Epping 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 7:56pm.

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