Aircraft noise in Broadmeadows (3047)
Broadmeadows experiences approximately 11 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), passing below 3,000 ft. Helicopters and light aircraft add another 2 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 86–89 dB. It ranks #83 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 Broadmeadows · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Broadmeadows hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →9 overflights/day (85%) · typically 1,400 ft
Broadmeadows sits under the runway 27 arrival corridor, with descending traffic crossing low on easterly-flow days and little more than high crossings otherwise.
Helicopters & other light aircraft
2 overflights/day (15%) · typically 1,400 ft
Around 2 low overflights a day come from aircraft not operating at a tracked airport — helicopters, seaplanes and light aircraft transiting the area. Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Campbellfield | 62 | #20 |
| Dallas | 56 | #21 |
| Westmeadows | 50 | #25 |
| Broadmeadows | 11 | #83 |
| Coolaroo | 8 | #97 |
Common questions
- Is Broadmeadows under a flight path?
- Yes — Broadmeadows is directly under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 11 overflights on a typical day, mostly 27 arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Broadmeadows?
- More than one source: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (~9/day), other low-flying aircraft (~2/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Broadmeadows?
- The first movements typically pass over Broadmeadows around 7:27am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Broadmeadows on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 12% fewer overflights than weekdays (11 vs 12 a day).
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