Is Killara under a flight path?

Yes — Killara is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 40 overflights on a typical day, mostly 16L arrivals.

What time do planes start over Killara?

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

Is it quieter in Killara on weekends?

Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Killara is similar (43 vs 42 overflights a day).

Do planes fly over Killara 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 9:17pm.

Aircraft noise in Killara (2071)

Killara experiences approximately 40 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 — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #20 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 Killara · updated monthly

Overflights / day

busiest on Fridays

Typical altitude

3,100 ft

over the suburb

Est. peak noise

77–79 dB

under the flight path, modelled

Sydney rank

#20 / 139

louder than 86% of measured suburbs

A typical day of overflights (all sources)

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First movement ~6:11amBusiest hour 5pmLast movement ~9:17pm

Where the noise comes from

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

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

The 16L arrival stream passes over Killara on its long descent down the north shore, so south-flow days bring a procession of jets overhead at moderate altitude. The reprieve comes when Sydney switches to north-flow and the arrivals move to the far side of the airport — a rhythm that plays out over days rather than hours.

How nearby suburbs compare

Suburb	Overflights / day	Rank
Macquarie Park	81	#6
West Pymble	53	#12
Killara	40	#20
Lindfield	29	#31
Gordon	22	#54

Common questions

Is Killara under a flight path?: Yes — Killara is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 40 overflights on a typical day, mostly 16L arrivals.
What time do planes start over Killara?: The first movements typically pass over Killara around 6:11am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
Is it quieter in Killara on weekends?: Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Killara is similar (43 vs 42 overflights a day).
Do planes fly over Killara 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 9:17pm.

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