Aircraft noise in Burstow (RH6)
Burstow experiences approximately 8 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at London Gatwick Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 88–90 dB. It ranks #16 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 Burstow · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
London Gatwick Airport
live map →8 overflights/day (100%) · typically 700 ft
Burstow is directly under the westerly final approach, closer in than Smallfield — arrivals cross at only about 700 ft, seconds from touchdown. Three-quarters of its traffic is landing aircraft on the 26L glideslope; most of the rest is easterly departures climbing out the other way. Few places outside the airport boundary see aircraft this low.
How nearby areas compare
| Area | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Smallfield | 17 | #7 |
| South Nutfield | 12 | #11 |
| Horley | 11 | #12 |
| Burstow | 8 | #16 |
| Newchapel | 7 | #19 |
Common questions
- Is Burstow under a flight path?
- Yes — Burstow is directly under London Gatwick Airport flight paths, with around 8 overflights on a typical day, mostly 26L arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Burstow?
- The first movements typically pass over Burstow around 6:47am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Burstow on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Burstow is similar (9 vs 9 overflights a day).
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