Aircraft noise in Gymea Bay (2227)
On a typical day, about 14 aircraft pass over Gymea Bay — mostly a mix of arrivals and departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, mostly above 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 70–75 dB. It ranks #90 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 Gymea Bay · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →14 overflights/day (100%) · typically 5,300 ft
Gymea Bay hears the arrival stream from the south passing at moderate altitude, mixed with departures climbing across the Shire. Nothing is low overhead, so the noise is more presence than event — steady on busy days, easy to forget on others.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hurstville | 20 | #60 |
| Peakhurst | 16 | #74 |
| Gymea Bay | 14 | #90 |
| Miranda | 13 | #93 |
| Sans Souci | 8 | #116 |
Common questions
- Is Gymea Bay under a flight path?
- Yes — Gymea Bay is near Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 14 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over Gymea Bay?
- The first movements typically pass over Gymea Bay around 7:12am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Gymea Bay on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Gymea Bay is similar (16 vs 14 overflights a day).
- Do planes fly over Gymea Bay 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 8:43pm.
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