Aircraft noise in Croydon (CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, SE25)
Croydon experiences approximately 14 aircraft overflights per day, primarily helicopters and light aircraft, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 82–86 dB. It ranks #8 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 Croydon · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
13 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,600 ft
The low traffic that is audible is mostly helicopters and light aircraft skirting the edge of the London control zone at around 1,600 ft, along with business-jet movements in and out of Biggin Hill to the east.
Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
How nearby areas compare
| Area | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley | 19 | #5 |
| Croydon | 14 | #8 |
| South Nutfield | 12 | #11 |
| Redhill | 9 | #15 |
| Oxted | 6 | #21 |
Common questions
- Is Croydon under a flight path?
- Yes — Croydon is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 14 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Croydon?
- The first movements typically pass over Croydon around 9:07am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Croydon on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 50% more overflights than weekdays (18 vs 12 a day).
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