Aircraft noise in Hamilton (4007)
On a typical day, about 54 aircraft pass over Hamilton — mostly a mix of arrivals and departures at Brisbane Airport, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 82–90 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #7 of 30 Brisbane suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-09-21.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-09-21 · all tracked aircraft over Hamilton · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →54 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,300 ft
Traffic from Brisbane Airport is a mix of arrivals and departures, below 3,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Balmoral | 59 | #6 |
| Hamilton | 54 | #7 |
| Morningside | 40 | #11 |
| Bulimba | 25 | #14 |
| Ascot | 21 | #15 |
Common questions
- Is Hamilton under a flight path?
- Yes — Hamilton is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 54 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over Hamilton?
- The first movements typically pass over Hamilton around 6:12am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Hamilton on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 25% fewer overflights than weekdays (45 vs 60 a day).
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