Aircraft noise in Morningside (4170)
Morningside experiences approximately 40 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Brisbane Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 84–90 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #11 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 Morningside · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →40 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,300 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes arrivals over Morningside, typically below 3,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Balmoral | 59 | #6 |
| Hawthorne | 59 | #5 |
| Cannon Hill | 45 | #10 |
| Morningside | 40 | #11 |
| Norman Park | 31 | #12 |
| Bulimba | 25 | #14 |
| Seven Hills | 19 | #19 |
Common questions
- Is Morningside under a flight path?
- Yes — Morningside is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 40 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Morningside?
- The first movements typically pass over Morningside around 12:57am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Morningside on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 17% fewer overflights than weekdays (36 vs 43 a day).
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