Aircraft noise in Slinfold (RH13)
Slinfold experiences approximately 6 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at London Gatwick Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 76–80 dB. It ranks #25 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 Slinfold · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
London Gatwick Airport
live map →6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,500 ft
Slinfold lies under the arrival flow from the south-west, with Gatwick-bound jets descending across the village at about 3,500 ft. Nearly every movement overhead is an arrival; exposure tracks the westerly/easterly split, fading almost entirely on easterly days.
How nearby areas compare
| Area | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Southwater | 23 | #2 |
| Broadbridge Heath | 13 | #9 |
| Billingshurst | 11 | #13 |
| Rudgwick | 6 | #26 |
| Slinfold | 6 | #25 |
Common questions
- Is Slinfold under a flight path?
- Yes — Slinfold is under London Gatwick Airport flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Slinfold?
- The first movements typically pass over Slinfold around 6:28am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Slinfold on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Slinfold is similar (8 vs 9 overflights a day).
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