Is Miranda under a flight path?

Yes — Miranda is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 13 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.

What time do planes start over Miranda?

The first movements typically pass over Miranda around 7:39am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.

Is it quieter in Miranda on weekends?

Slightly — weekends average about 11% fewer overflights than weekdays (13 vs 15 a day).

Do planes fly over Miranda 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 7:45pm.

Aircraft noise in Miranda (2228)

Miranda experiences approximately 13 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 69–76 dB. It ranks #93 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 Miranda · updated monthly

Overflights / day

busiest on Saturdays

Typical altitude

4,200 ft

over the suburb

Est. peak noise

69–76 dB

under the flight path, modelled

Sydney rank

#93 / 139

louder than 33% of measured suburbs

A typical day of overflights (all sources)

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First movement ~7:39amBusiest hour 7pmLast movement ~7:45pm

Where the noise comes from

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

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13 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,200 ft

Miranda hears a mix of the high southern arrival stream and departures crossing the Shire at altitude. With no low corridor overhead, aircraft noise stays moderate — noticeable in quiet moments, seldom disruptive.

How nearby suburbs compare

Suburb	Overflights / day	Rank
Hurstville	20	#60
Peakhurst	16	#74
Gymea Bay	14	#90
Miranda	13	#93
Sans Souci	8	#116

Common questions

Is Miranda under a flight path?: Yes — Miranda is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 13 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
What time do planes start over Miranda?: The first movements typically pass over Miranda around 7:39am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
Is it quieter in Miranda on weekends?: Slightly — weekends average about 11% fewer overflights than weekdays (13 vs 15 a day).
Do planes fly over Miranda 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 7:45pm.

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