Aircraft noise in Kirkham (2570)
On a typical day, about 10 aircraft pass over Kirkham — mostly helicopters and light aircraft, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 88–88 dB. It ranks #110 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 Kirkham · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
10 overflights/day (100%) · typically 600 ft
Kirkham lies under the approach corridor into Camden Airport, with light aircraft passing low through daylight hours. Tracked counts understate the true volume — many Camden aircraft carry no ADS-B.
Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbitty | 22 | #57 |
| Ellis Lane | 15 | #85 |
| Kirkham | 10 | #110 |
| Camden | 6 | #129 |
| Harrington Park | 5 | #138 |
Common questions
- Is Kirkham under a flight path?
- Yes — Kirkham is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 10 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over Kirkham?
- The first movements typically pass over Kirkham around 9:06am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Kirkham on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 13% more overflights than weekdays (12 vs 11 a day).
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