Aircraft noise in Oxford Falls (2100)
On a typical day, about 11 aircraft pass over Oxford Falls — mostly arrivals at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 73–77 dB. It ranks #105 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 Oxford Falls · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →11 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,000 ft
Oxford Falls sits under arrivals descending across the northern beaches at moderate altitude toward the approach sequence. Traffic is mostly this one high stream — a passing presence on south-flow days rather than a constant intrusion.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchs Forest | 19 | #67 |
| Allambie Heights | 15 | #86 |
| Belrose | 12 | #102 |
| Oxford Falls | 11 | #105 |
| Beacon Hill | 7 | #118 |
Common questions
- Is Oxford Falls under a flight path?
- Yes — Oxford Falls is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 11 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Oxford Falls?
- The first movements typically pass over Oxford Falls around 8:49am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Oxford Falls on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Oxford Falls is similar (13 vs 12 overflights a day).
- Do planes fly over Oxford Falls 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 7:31pm.
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