Aircraft noise in South Kingsville (3015)
South Kingsville experiences approximately 8 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 78–80 dB. It ranks #104 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 South Kingsville · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →8 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,000 ft
South Kingsville sits under the runway 34 approach as it crosses the river flats — the bulk of its traffic is descending arrivals on north-flow days.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraville | 76 | #13 |
| Altona North | 68 | #18 |
| Spotswood | 29 | #42 |
| Newport | 12 | #78 |
| South Kingsville | 8 | #104 |
Common questions
- Is South Kingsville under a flight path?
- Yes — South Kingsville is directly under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 8 overflights on a typical day, mostly 34 arrivals.
- What time do planes start over South Kingsville?
- The first movements typically pass over South Kingsville around 5:47am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in South Kingsville on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 20% fewer overflights than weekdays (9 vs 11 a day).
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