Aircraft noise in Newport (3015)
On a typical day, about 12 aircraft pass over Newport — mostly arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), below 3,000 ft. Helicopters and light aircraft add another 3 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 78–85 dB. It ranks #78 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 Newport · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Newport hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →9 overflights/day (73%) · typically 3,200 ft
Newport lies near the runway 34 arrival track across the bay's western shore, with roughly half its traffic identifiable as 34 arrivals descending on north-flow days, plus a mix of higher movements.
Helicopters & other light aircraft
3 overflights/day (27%) · typically 1,200 ft
Around 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Altona North | 68 | #18 |
| Port Melbourne | 38 | #35 |
| Spotswood | 29 | #42 |
| Williamstown | 13 | #76 |
| Newport | 12 | #78 |
| South Kingsville | 8 | #104 |
Common questions
- Is Newport under a flight path?
- Yes — Newport is directly under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 12 overflights on a typical day, mostly 34 arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Newport?
- More than one source: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (~9/day), other low-flying aircraft (~3/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Newport?
- The first movements typically pass over Newport around 5:44am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Newport on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 17% fewer overflights than weekdays (11 vs 13 a day).
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