Aircraft noise in Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
Broadbridge Heath experiences approximately 13 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at London Gatwick Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 75–79 dB. It ranks #9 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 Broadbridge Heath · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
London Gatwick Airport
live map →13 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,700 ft
Broadbridge Heath lies under the descending arrival flow west of Horsham at about 3,700 ft. Its traffic is almost entirely Gatwick arrivals funnelling from the south-west toward the final approach — the same repetitive stream that crosses the wider Horsham area on westerly days.
How nearby areas compare
| Area | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 25 | #1 |
| Southwater | 23 | #2 |
| Broadbridge Heath | 13 | #9 |
| Warnham | 8 | #17 |
| Slinfold | 6 | #25 |
Common questions
- Is Broadbridge Heath under a flight path?
- Yes — Broadbridge Heath is under London Gatwick Airport flight paths, with around 13 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Broadbridge Heath?
- The first movements typically pass over Broadbridge Heath around 2:44am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Broadbridge Heath on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Broadbridge Heath is similar (17 vs 19 overflights a day).
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