Aircraft noise in Norman Park (4170)
Norman Park experiences approximately 31 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Brisbane Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 80–85 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #12 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 Norman Park · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →31 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,800 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes arrivals over Norman Park, typically below 3,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| East Brisbane | 59 | #4 |
| Hawthorne | 59 | #5 |
| Morningside | 40 | #11 |
| Norman Park | 31 | #12 |
| Coorparoo | 28 | #13 |
| Camp Hill | 20 | #16 |
| Seven Hills | 19 | #19 |
Common questions
- Is Norman Park under a flight path?
- Yes — Norman Park is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 31 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Norman Park?
- The first movements typically pass over Norman Park around 4:17am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Norman Park on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 18% fewer overflights than weekdays (28 vs 33 a day).
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