Aircraft noise in South Turramurra (2074)
Aircraft fly over South Turramurra roughly 19 times a day, the bulk of them arrivals at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, below 3,000 ft. Helicopters and light aircraft add another 3 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 78–81 dB. It ranks #71 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 South Turramurra · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
South Turramurra hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →16 overflights/day (84%) · typically 2,900 ft
South Turramurra lies under the north shore arrival corridor's western edge, with south-flow arrivals descending overhead at moderate altitude. The stream follows the wind-driven flow pattern: present for days at a time, then gone.
Helicopters & other light aircraft
3 overflights/day (16%) · typically 2,600 ft
Around 3 low overflights a day come from aircraft not operating at a tracked airport — helicopters, seaplanes and light aircraft transiting the area. Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Park | 81 | #6 |
| West Pymble | 53 | #12 |
| Turramurra | 48 | #14 |
| Wahroonga | 24 | #49 |
| South Turramurra | 19 | #71 |
| Marsfield | 14 | #92 |
| North Epping | 13 | #94 |
Common questions
- Is South Turramurra under a flight path?
- Yes — South Turramurra is directly under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 19 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over South Turramurra?
- More than one source: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (~16/day), other low-flying aircraft (~3/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over South Turramurra?
- The first movements typically pass over South Turramurra around 9:25am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in South Turramurra on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over South Turramurra is similar (28 vs 28 overflights a day).
- Do planes fly over South Turramurra 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 9:34pm.
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