Aircraft noise in Hemmant (4174)
Hemmant experiences approximately 53 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Brisbane Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 82–85 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #8 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 Hemmant · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →53 overflights/day (100%) · typically 2,100 ft
Traffic from Brisbane Airport is departures, below 3,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Murarrie | 96 | #1 |
| Tingalpa | 84 | #3 |
| Hemmant | 53 | #8 |
| Cannon Hill | 45 | #10 |
| Carina | 10 | #29 |
Common questions
- Is Hemmant under a flight path?
- Yes — Hemmant is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 53 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Hemmant?
- The first movements typically pass over Hemmant around 5:10am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Hemmant on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Hemmant is similar (56 vs 54 overflights a day).
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