Aircraft noise in Homebush West (2140)
On a typical day, about 12 aircraft pass over Homebush West — mostly departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 75–80 dB. It ranks #100 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 Homebush West · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →12 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,000 ft
Homebush West hears mostly departures climbing west at middling altitude, spread across a fan of tracks. Without a low corridor the noise stays moderate, rising and falling with the day's departure routings.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lidcombe | 26 | #39 |
| Strathfield | 20 | #65 |
| Sydney Olympic Park | 16 | #78 |
| Homebush West | 12 | #100 |
| Homebush | 8 | #114 |
Common questions
- Is Homebush West under a flight path?
- Yes — Homebush West is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 12 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Homebush West?
- The first movements typically pass over Homebush West around 6:42am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Homebush West on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 16% fewer overflights than weekdays (13 vs 16 a day).
- Do planes fly over Homebush West 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 8:10pm.
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