Aircraft noise in Hawthorne (4171)
Hawthorne experiences approximately 59 aircraft overflights per day, primarily a mix of arrivals and departures at Brisbane Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 79–86 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #5 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 Hawthorne · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →59 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,800 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 |
| Hawthorne | 59 | #5 |
| Morningside | 40 | #11 |
| Norman Park | 31 | #12 |
| Bulimba | 25 | #14 |
Common questions
- Is Hawthorne under a flight path?
- Yes — Hawthorne is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 59 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over Hawthorne?
- The first movements typically pass over Hawthorne around 6:10am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Hawthorne on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 26% fewer overflights than weekdays (49 vs 67 a day).
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