Sydney flight paths
For those looking to purchase a property in Sydney, a useful web link for the main Sydney flight paths on Google Maps is here.
Purchasing Property and Sydney Flight Paths
It’s important to know before you purchase your home or investment whether you will be affected by the flight path and therefore aircraft noise.
Sydney Airport is located at Mascot, about 8km from the city centre. At this stage it is the primary airport servicing Sydney for both domestic and international flights.
Smaller airports are located in Bankstown and Camden. The construction of Sydney’s Western Sydney International is underway and due to be completed in late 2026.
Airport Curfew
In order to help minimise the impact of aircraft noise on nearby residents, a curfew is in operation between 11pm and 6am. While the curfew does not prevent all aircraft during this time it does restrict the types of aircraft that can operate and the number of flights allowed. All aircraft operating during the curfew are required to take off or land over Botany Bay. A limited number of international passenger jet aircraft are also permitted to land between 5.00am and 6.00am. This is permitted during the northern hemisphere summer months.
When considering the purchase of property affected by Sydney flight paths :
- Check how close the property is to the airport and flight paths. The closer it is in general and particularly to aircraft taking off, the greater the noise impact.
- Visit the property on different days, at different times of the day and if possible when the wind is blowing in different directions. Listen.
- Talk to locals. See what their perception of noise in the area is and ask about seasonal variations in noise levels.
- Look to see if the property and surrounding properties have installed noise insulation. If yes, then the likelihood of problematic aircraft noise is higher. On the positive side though, the impacts of the aircraft noise will also be reduced if the property is well insulated.
While buying a property affected by aircraft noise can be a deterrent for many, it can be an advantage for others. There are usually price advantages for purchasing under the flight path. Prices will vary depending on the specific location of the property and how close it is to the flight path. Properties located further away from the airport and under flight paths with lower levels of air traffic may not experience as significant of a price discount.
If you are a frequent traveller living close to the airport is also particularly convenient for access to the airport!
Sydney flight paths from Google
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