Aircraft noise in St Albans (3021)
St Albans experiences approximately 7 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 76–82 dB. It ranks #112 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 St Albans · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →7 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,600 ft
St Albans sits under the western departure fan at moderate altitude, with climbing traffic spread across the suburb rather than concentrated over one street. Departure-heavy and diffuse.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Keilor | 76 | #14 |
| Sunshine North | 11 | #84 |
| Deer Park | 9 | #95 |
| St Albans | 7 | #112 |
| Cairnlea | 6 | #118 |
Common questions
- Is St Albans under a flight path?
- Yes — St Albans is under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 7 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over St Albans?
- The first movements typically pass over St Albans around 9:30am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in St Albans on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 19% fewer overflights than weekdays (8 vs 10 a day).
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