Aircraft noise in Craigieburn (3064)
On a typical day, about 26 aircraft pass over Craigieburn — mostly arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), mostly above 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 71–74 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #47 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 Craigieburn · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →26 overflights/day (100%) · typically 5,200 ft
Craigieburn hears arrivals descending across the northern suburbs at moderate-to-high altitude on their way to the sequence. Regular, restrained, and steady across configurations.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mickleham | 81 | #11 |
| Wollert | 45 | #30 |
| Greenvale | 45 | #31 |
| Epping | 43 | #33 |
| Craigieburn | 26 | #47 |
Common questions
- Is Craigieburn under a flight path?
- Yes — Craigieburn is near Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 26 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Craigieburn?
- The first movements typically pass over Craigieburn around 4:57am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Craigieburn on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 13% fewer overflights than weekdays (24 vs 28 a day).
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