Aircraft noise in Chelsea (3196)
Chelsea experiences approximately 11 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Moorabbin Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 79–87 dB. It ranks #82 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 · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Moorabbin Airport
live map →11 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,700 ft
Chelsea lies beneath Moorabbin's southbound coastal tracks — light aircraft at low-to-moderate altitude working to and from the bayside training areas.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bonbeach | 13 | #77 |
| Chelsea | 11 | #82 |
| Aspendale Gardens | 10 | #87 |
| Edithvale | 9 | #93 |
| Chelsea Heights | 6 | #121 |
Common questions
- Is Chelsea under a flight path?
- Yes — Chelsea is directly under Moorabbin Airport flight paths, with around 11 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Chelsea?
- The first movements typically pass over Chelsea around 9:37am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Chelsea on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 14% fewer overflights than weekdays (11 vs 13 a day).
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