Aircraft noise in Northgate (4013)
Northgate experiences approximately 16 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Brisbane Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 77–81 dB. It ranks #22 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 Northgate · updated monthly
Overflights / day
16
busiest on Fridays
Typical altitude
1,800 ft
over the suburb
Est. peak noise
77–81 dB
under the flight path, modelled
Brisbane rank
#22 / 30
louder than 28% of measured suburbs
A typical day of overflights (all sources)
First movement ~6:29amBusiest hour 8amLast movement ~7:19pm
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →16 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,800 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes departures over Northgate, typically below 3,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 54 | #7 |
| Ascot | 21 | #15 |
| Chermside | 16 | #20 |
| Northgate | 16 | #22 |
| Wavell Heights | 16 | #24 |
Common questions
- Is Northgate under a flight path?
- Yes — Northgate is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 16 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Northgate?
- The first movements typically pass over Northgate around 6:29am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Northgate on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 27% fewer overflights than weekdays (13 vs 18 a day).
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