Why is there aircraft noise around Aeroparque?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP/SABE) is Buenos Aires' downtown airport — a single runway along the Río de la Plata coastline, just 3 km north of the city center. It handles domestic Argentine flights, regional flights to Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, and some Bolivia, plus general aviation. Approaches from the south pass over the river, but departures and arrivals from the north pass directly over Belgrano, Núñez, and Vicente López at low altitude. The airport's location in the heart of one of Latin America's largest metros means the corridor extends through dense residential neighborhoods.

What's the difference between Aeroparque (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE)?

Aeroparque (AEP) is Buenos Aires' downtown airport, 3 km from the center. It handles domestic and regional flights (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, etc.). Ezeiza (EZE/SAEZ, formally Ministro Pistarini International Airport) is 32 km south-west of the city in the Greater Buenos Aires suburbs. It handles all long-haul international flights (Europe, North America, Africa, Asia). For most BA residents, AEP is the airport that affects daily noise; EZE only affects the outer south-western suburbs near the airport itself.

Which Buenos Aires neighborhoods are quietest for aircraft noise?

The Microcentro (historic city center), Recoleta, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, La Boca, Caballito, Almagro, and most of the southern barrios sit clear of the Aeroparque corridor. South-west neighborhoods (Flores, Caballito, Boedo) are well clear. The popular nomad neighborhoods of Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood catch moderate lateral noise but are mostly tolerable. The consistently affected areas are the northern coastal barrios: Palermo Chico, Las Cañitas, Belgrano, Núñez, and the GBA Norte suburbs (Vicente López, Olivos).

Is Palermo loud from planes?

It depends which Palermo. **Palermo Chico** and **Las Cañitas** (the parts closest to the airport) catch significant overflight — these areas sit directly under the runway 13 approach corridor. **Palermo Soho** and **Palermo Hollywood** (the more popular nomad/foodie districts further south-west) catch only lateral noise and are much quieter. The Palermo barrio is geographically large; the airport-noise distinction is sharp between the north and south halves. Drop a pin on the map above to see your specific block.

Will Aeroparque be closed or relocated?

Periodic proposals have suggested closing AEP and consolidating all Buenos Aires flights at Ezeiza, freeing the riverfront land for parks and development. Like similar debates at Reykjavík and Rio's Santos Dumont, the proposals have not advanced — AEP's convenience for domestic and regional travel is highly valued by both passengers and airlines. As of 2026, AEP continues to operate. Long-term plans periodically resurface but are unlikely to result in closure within the next decade.

How do I report aircraft noise in Buenos Aires?

Submit complaints to ANAC (Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil) via anac.gob.ar. The Aeroparque concessionaire (Aeropuertos Argentina 2000) also operates a noise complaint channel. The municipality of Vicente López has been particularly active in advocating for flight path changes, and aggregates complaints from northern suburbs.

Does coverage on this map include all aircraft?

Yes — Argentine commercial fleets at Aeroparque have near-100% ADS-B coverage. The heatmap and density layers reflect actual traffic accurately. Some general aviation traffic may not be ADS-B equipped but represents a small fraction of total movements.

Buenos Aires Flight Path Noise Map – Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

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Aircraft noise around Buenos Aires in October 2026

Loudest neighborhoods near Buenos Aires: Palermo (Las Cañitas / Palermo Chico), Belgrano, Núñez. Quietest: Microcentro, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, Caballito, La Boca. Busiest around 5 PM local time averaging 483 flights/day. Source: Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 30 days to 2026-10-18.

Flights by hour · last 30 days

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Average daily traffic

483

flights / day · 14,503 total

Busiest hour

5 PM

peak 90 dB

Loudest hour

11 AM

peak 91 dB

Loudest residential area

Palermo (Las Cañitas / Palermo Chico)

Palermo Chico and Las Cañitas sit directly under approaches to runway 13; aircraft pass overhead at low altitude

Does Buenos Aires Airport have a curfew?

Yes — a mandatory night curfew, midnight – 6 AM.

Aeroparque has restricted operations between midnight and 6 AM. The curfew is part of the airport’s noise abatement program and reflects its central urban location. Some exceptions exist for medical and emergency flights, but commercial operations are generally not scheduled overnight. This gives Belgrano and Núñez residents a guaranteed quiet window.

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP/SABE) is Buenos Aires’ downtown airport — a single runway along the Río de la Plata coastline, just 3 km north of the city center. It handles domestic and regional flights (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, etc.), with all long-haul international flights routing through the distant Ezeiza (EZE). The corridor extends north-west along the coastline through Belgrano, Núñez, Vicente López, and Olivos — some of Buenos Aires’ wealthiest residential districts.

Which neighborhoods are quietest — and which aren’t

AEP has a single runway: 13/31, oriented north-west to south-east along the river. With southerly winds (most common in winter), operations use runway 13 — arrivals from the north-west (over Belgrano/Núñez), departures to the south-east (over the river). With northerly winds, the operation reverses: arrivals from the south-east over the river, departures to the north-west over the dense northern barrios.

Area	Aircraft noise	Why
Palermo Chico / Las Cañitas	✈︎✈︎✈︎	Under runway 13 approaches
Belgrano	✈︎✈︎✈︎	13 departure / 31 arrival corridor
Núñez	✈︎✈︎✈︎	Northern corridor extension
Vicente López	✈︎✈︎	Climb-out altitude
Olivos	✈︎✈︎	Lateral departure noise
Recoleta	✈︎✈︎	Off corridor but lateral noise
Palermo Soho / Hollywood	✈︎✈︎	Lateral on certain configs
Microcentro	✈︎	Aircraft at altitude only
Puerto Madero	✈︎	Off corridor
San Telmo	✈︎	Historic south; minimal
Caballito	✈︎	Central west; off corridor
La Boca	✈︎	Tourist port; outside footprint

The practical move at Buenos Aires is central or southern barrios — Microcentro, Recoleta (south portion), Puerto Madero, San Telmo, La Boca, Monserrat, Caballito, Almagro, Flores all sit clear of the corridor. Palermo Soho / Hollywood (the popular nomad districts) catch some lateral noise but are mostly tolerable. The Northern coastal corridor (Belgrano → Vicente López → Olivos → San Isidro) is where consistent overflight exists.

Flight patterns and runway use

AEP operates on a single runway 13/31 with operations selected by wind:

Southerly winds (most common, autumn through spring): arrivals on runway 13 from the north-west over Belgrano / Las Cañitas, departures from runway 13 to the south-east over the river. Quiet for southern barrios; loud for northern.
Northerly winds: operations reverse to runway 31 — arrivals from the south-east over the river, departures to the north-west over Belgrano / Núñez / Vicente López. Loud for northern barrios; quieter overall because some traffic shifts to over-water.

The route-density layer on the map above shows the linear corridor pattern: bright north-west to south-east along the river, with the brightest section over Palermo Chico, Belgrano, and Núñez. The southern half of the corridor extends over the river, keeping noise off the southern barrios.

When is it quietest?

AEP’s curfew shapes the daily noise pattern:

Curfew (midnight – 6 AM): minimal operations. Belgrano and Núñez residents enjoy guaranteed silence overnight.
6 AM – 9 AM: morning departure bank for domestic flights to Córdoba, Mendoza, Bariloche, Iguazú, and the Patagonia destinations.
Midday (10 AM – 3 PM): moderate, sustained.
Evening arrival bank (5 PM – 9 PM): peak. Return business flights from regional destinations.
Late evening (10 PM – midnight): tapers as flights race to land before curfew.

For your specific address, drop a pin on the map above to see the hourly profile.

How to check noise at your specific address

The map above is the answer to “is this spot loud?” Three steps:

Search your address or postcode in the bar at the bottom of the map.
Drop a pin — click the location marker that appears.
Read the noise report that opens in the sidebar: average daily noise (Leq), peak observed dB, flights per day passing within 2 km, and an hourly breakdown.

For Palermo addresses, the Las Cañitas vs. Soho distinction is critical — these areas are visually similar but have very different noise exposures. Always check the specific block.

Frequently asked questions

Why is there aircraft noise around Aeroparque?: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP/SABE) is Buenos Aires' downtown airport — a single runway along the Río de la Plata coastline, just 3 km north of the city center. It handles domestic Argentine flights, regional flights to Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, and some Bolivia, plus general aviation. Approaches from the south pass over the river, but departures and arrivals from the north pass directly over Belgrano, Núñez, and Vicente López at low altitude. The airport's location in the heart of one of Latin America's largest metros means the corridor extends through dense residential neighborhoods.
What's the difference between Aeroparque (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE)?: Aeroparque (AEP) is Buenos Aires' downtown airport, 3 km from the center. It handles domestic and regional flights (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, etc.). Ezeiza (EZE/SAEZ, formally Ministro Pistarini International Airport) is 32 km south-west of the city in the Greater Buenos Aires suburbs. It handles all long-haul international flights (Europe, North America, Africa, Asia). For most BA residents, AEP is the airport that affects daily noise; EZE only affects the outer south-western suburbs near the airport itself.
Which Buenos Aires neighborhoods are quietest for aircraft noise?: The Microcentro (historic city center), Recoleta, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, La Boca, Caballito, Almagro, and most of the southern barrios sit clear of the Aeroparque corridor. South-west neighborhoods (Flores, Caballito, Boedo) are well clear. The popular nomad neighborhoods of Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood catch moderate lateral noise but are mostly tolerable. The consistently affected areas are the northern coastal barrios: Palermo Chico, Las Cañitas, Belgrano, Núñez, and the GBA Norte suburbs (Vicente López, Olivos).
Is Palermo loud from planes?: It depends which Palermo. **Palermo Chico** and **Las Cañitas** (the parts closest to the airport) catch significant overflight — these areas sit directly under the runway 13 approach corridor. **Palermo Soho** and **Palermo Hollywood** (the more popular nomad/foodie districts further south-west) catch only lateral noise and are much quieter. The Palermo barrio is geographically large; the airport-noise distinction is sharp between the north and south halves. Drop a pin on the map above to see your specific block.
Will Aeroparque be closed or relocated?: Periodic proposals have suggested closing AEP and consolidating all Buenos Aires flights at Ezeiza, freeing the riverfront land for parks and development. Like similar debates at Reykjavík and Rio's Santos Dumont, the proposals have not advanced — AEP's convenience for domestic and regional travel is highly valued by both passengers and airlines. As of 2026, AEP continues to operate. Long-term plans periodically resurface but are unlikely to result in closure within the next decade.
How do I report aircraft noise in Buenos Aires?: Submit complaints to ANAC (Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil) via anac.gob.ar. The Aeroparque concessionaire (Aeropuertos Argentina 2000) also operates a noise complaint channel. The municipality of Vicente López has been particularly active in advocating for flight path changes, and aggregates complaints from northern suburbs.
Does coverage on this map include all aircraft?: Yes — Argentine commercial fleets at Aeroparque have near-100% ADS-B coverage. The heatmap and density layers reflect actual traffic accurately. Some general aviation traffic may not be ADS-B equipped but represents a small fraction of total movements.

Sources and further reading

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery — Wikipedia — Wikipedia
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 — Aeroparque — Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
ANAC — Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil — Gobierno Argentino
Municipalidad de Vicente López — Ambiente — Municipalidad de Vicente López

Data updated 2026-10-18 — live ADS-B monitoring, rolling 30-day statistics (methodology). Article text revised 2026-05-23.

30 dB	Whisper
45 dB	Quiet residential
55 dB	Normal conversation
65 dB	Busy road
75 dB	Vacuum cleaner
85 dB	Heavy traffic
95 dB	Motorcycle nearby

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Aircraft noise around Buenos Aires in October 2026

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