Is Homebush under a flight path?

Yes — Homebush is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 8 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.

What time do planes start over Homebush?

The first movements typically pass over Homebush around 7:36am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.

Is it quieter in Homebush on weekends?

Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Homebush is similar (10 vs 10 overflights a day).

Do planes fly over Homebush 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 7:22pm.

Aircraft noise in Homebush (2140)

Homebush experiences approximately 8 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 76–82 dB. It ranks #114 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 · updated monthly

Overflights / day

busiest on Thursdays

Typical altitude

3,600 ft

over the suburb

Est. peak noise

76–82 dB

under the flight path, modelled

Sydney rank

#114 / 139

louder than 18% of measured suburbs

A typical day of overflights (all sources)

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First movement ~7:36amBusiest hour 10amLast movement ~7:22pm

Where the noise comes from

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

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8 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,600 ft

Homebush hears mostly departures climbing west at middling altitude on dispersed tracks. The noise is regular but diffuse, and well below the intensity of the low corridors closer to the airport.

How nearby suburbs compare

Suburb	Overflights / day	Rank
Strathfield	20	#65
Sydney Olympic Park	16	#78
Homebush West	12	#100
Concord West	12	#101
Homebush	8	#114

Common questions

Is Homebush under a flight path?: Yes — Homebush is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 8 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
What time do planes start over Homebush?: The first movements typically pass over Homebush around 7:36am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
Is it quieter in Homebush on weekends?: Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Homebush is similar (10 vs 10 overflights a day).
Do planes fly over Homebush 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 7:22pm.

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