Is Paddington under a flight path?

Yes — Paddington is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 15 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.

What time do planes start over Paddington?

The first movements typically pass over Paddington around 6:29am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.

Is it quieter in Paddington on weekends?

Slightly — weekends average about 19% fewer overflights than weekdays (14 vs 17 a day).

Do planes fly over Paddington 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 7:08pm.

Aircraft noise in Paddington (2021)

On a typical day, about 15 aircraft pass over Paddington — mostly departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 78–80 dB. It ranks #81 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 Paddington · updated monthly

Overflights / day

busiest on Fridays

Typical altitude

3,200 ft

over the suburb

Est. peak noise

78–80 dB

under the flight path, modelled

Sydney rank

#81 / 139

louder than 42% of measured suburbs

A typical day of overflights (all sources)

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First movement ~6:29amBusiest hour 9amLast movement ~7:08pm

Where the noise comes from

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

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15 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,200 ft

Paddington's traffic is mostly departures climbing away to the north-east at moderate altitude, fanning out over the eastern city after take-off. The tracks vary by destination, so noise drifts around the area rather than following one line — noticeable in quiet moments, rarely dominating.

How nearby suburbs compare

Suburb	Overflights / day	Rank
Moore Park	22	#56
Paddington	15	#81
Zetland	13	#98
Kingsford	10	#109
Randwick	7	#121

Common questions

Is Paddington under a flight path?: Yes — Paddington is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 15 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
What time do planes start over Paddington?: The first movements typically pass over Paddington around 6:29am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
Is it quieter in Paddington on weekends?: Slightly — weekends average about 19% fewer overflights than weekdays (14 vs 17 a day).
Do planes fly over Paddington 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 7:08pm.

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