Aircraft noise in Footscray (3011)
Aircraft fly over Footscray roughly 6 times a day, the bulk of them helicopters and light aircraft, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 78–88 dB. It ranks #116 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 Footscray · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,100 ft
Footscray's low traffic is a mix of Essendon Fields movements and city helicopters crossing the inner west. Both undercount in tracking terms.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraville | 76 | #13 |
| West Footscray | 75 | #15 |
| Ascot Vale | 8 | #98 |
| West Melbourne | 7 | #113 |
| Footscray | 6 | #116 |
Common questions
- Is Footscray under a flight path?
- Yes — Footscray 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 Footscray?
- The first movements typically pass over Footscray around 9:34am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Footscray on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 14% more overflights than weekdays (8 vs 7 a day).
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