Aircraft noise in Billingshurst (RH14)
Billingshurst experiences approximately 11 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at London Gatwick Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 73–76 dB. It ranks #13 of 29 Gatwick areas for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 36.7 days to 2026-08-23.)
Data: 36.7 days to 2026-08-23 · all tracked aircraft over Billingshurst · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
London Gatwick Airport
live map →11 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,400 ft
Billingshurst lies under the south-western arrival flow at around 4,400 ft, where jets from the hold begin their descent toward Gatwick. Ninety-five per cent of its overhead traffic is arrivals; the height moderates individual noise, but the corridor is in use for most of the day.
How nearby areas compare
| Area | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Southwater | 23 | #2 |
| Broadbridge Heath | 13 | #9 |
| Billingshurst | 11 | #13 |
| Slinfold | 6 | #25 |
| Rudgwick | 6 | #26 |
Common questions
- Is Billingshurst under a flight path?
- Yes — Billingshurst is under London Gatwick Airport flight paths, with around 11 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Billingshurst?
- The first movements typically pass over Billingshurst around 6:52am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Billingshurst on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 35% more overflights than weekdays (17 vs 12 a day).
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