Aircraft noise in Aberfeldie (3040)
On a typical day, about 6 aircraft pass over Aberfeldie — mostly helicopters and light aircraft, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 83–88 dB. It ranks #124 of 128 Melbourne suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-08-21.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-08-21 · all tracked aircraft over Aberfeldie · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,000 ft
Aberfeldie lies close under Essendon Fields Airport's western approach — the field's jets and helicopters pass low and frequently. Untracked field; undercounted traffic.
Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Essendon | 15 | #72 |
| Moonee Ponds | 10 | #92 |
| Ascot Vale | 8 | #98 |
| Essendon North | 6 | #122 |
| Aberfeldie | 6 | #124 |
Common questions
- Is Aberfeldie under a flight path?
- Yes — Aberfeldie is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over Aberfeldie?
- The first movements typically pass over Aberfeldie around 9:48am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Aberfeldie on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 24% more overflights than weekdays (8 vs 6 a day).
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