Aircraft noise in Manly (2095)
Aircraft fly over Manly roughly 9 times a day, the bulk of them departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 73–76 dB. It ranks #112 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 Manly · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →9 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,600 ft
Manly's aircraft noise is modest and mixed: arrivals tracking down the coast and departures climbing away pass at moderate-to-high altitude, without any low corridor overhead. Most days the beach crowd wouldn't notice; the traffic registers mainly in still, quiet moments.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchs Forest | 19 | #67 |
| Mosman | 16 | #77 |
| Allambie Heights | 15 | #86 |
| Manly | 9 | #112 |
| Beacon Hill | 7 | #118 |
Common questions
- Is Manly under a flight path?
- Yes — Manly is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 9 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Manly?
- The first movements typically pass over Manly around 7:20am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Manly on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 19% fewer overflights than weekdays (8 vs 10 a day).
- Do planes fly over Manly 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 7:00pm.
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