Aircraft noise in Chelsea Heights (3196)
On a typical day, about 6 aircraft pass over Chelsea Heights — mostly departures at Moorabbin Airport, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 79–85 dB. It ranks #121 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 Chelsea Heights · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Moorabbin Airport
live map →6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,900 ft
Chelsea Heights hears Moorabbin's light aircraft on the southbound corridor toward the training areas — daylight traffic at modest height.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bangholme | 16 | #66 |
| Bonbeach | 13 | #77 |
| Patterson Lakes | 12 | #80 |
| Chelsea | 11 | #82 |
| Aspendale Gardens | 10 | #87 |
| Edithvale | 9 | #93 |
| Chelsea Heights | 6 | #121 |
Common questions
- Is Chelsea Heights under a flight path?
- Yes — Chelsea Heights is directly under Moorabbin Airport flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Chelsea Heights?
- The first movements typically pass over Chelsea Heights around 10:48am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Chelsea Heights on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 23% more overflights than weekdays (9 vs 7 a day).
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