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Flight Path Checker

Check if your postcode is affected by aircraft noise from major UK airports. We cover Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted, Luton, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol.

✈️ Heathrow Airport

47 postcode districts affected

Medium Impact (55-69 dB)

TW5 57 dB TW7 59 dB TW14 58 dB TW13 57 dB TW3 55 dB TW4 56 dB TW2 67 dB UB3 61 dB UB7 65 dB UB4 62 dB UB5 63 dB UB1 59 dB UB2 60 dB UB10 57 dB UB11 58 dB UB8 66 dB UB9 67 dB TW15 59 dB TW16 60 dB TW17 61 dB TW18 62 dB TW19 63 dB TW20 61 dB

Low Impact (42-54 dB)

W5 44 dB W7 46 dB W13 53 dB SW13 52 dB SW14 53 dB SW15 54 dB SW18 44 dB SW19 45 dB KT1 46 dB KT2 47 dB KT3 48 dB KT5 50 dB KT6 51 dB TW1 53 dB TW8 47 dB TW9 48 dB TW10 54 dB TW11 42 dB TW12 43 dB SL0 43 dB SL1 44 dB SL2 45 dB SL3 46 dB

✈️ Gatwick Airport

13 postcode districts affected

High Impact (70+ dB)

RH6 72 dB

Medium Impact (55-69 dB)

RH1 58 dB RH2 59 dB RH5 62 dB RH10 63 dB RH11 64 dB

Low Impact (42-54 dB)

RH3 47 dB RH4 48 dB RH7 51 dB RH8 52 dB RH9 53 dB RH12 52 dB RH13 53 dB

✈️ Manchester Airport

12 postcode districts affected

Medium Impact (55-69 dB)

SK9 58 dB WA15 62 dB WA16 63 dB SK8 57 dB

Low Impact (42-54 dB)

SK7 43 dB SK1 50 dB SK2 51 dB SK3 52 dB WA14 48 dB M22 50 dB M23 51 dB

✈️ Stansted Airport

8 postcode districts affected

High Impact (70+ dB)

CM24 78 dB

Medium Impact (55-69 dB)

CM22 60 dB CM23 61 dB CB11 59 dB

Low Impact (42-54 dB)

CM6 52 dB CM7 53 dB CM3 49 dB SG8 42 dB

✈️ Luton Airport

9 postcode districts affected

High Impact (70+ dB)

LU2 74 dB

Medium Impact (55-69 dB)

LU1 63 dB LU3 65 dB LU4 66 dB

Low Impact (42-54 dB)

LU5 54 dB LU6 42 dB LU7 43 dB AL1 46 dB AL3 48 dB

✈️ Birmingham Airport

10 postcode districts affected

High Impact (70+ dB)

B26 75 dB

Medium Impact (55-69 dB)

B33 65 dB B34 66 dB B37 56 dB B92 67 dB

Low Impact (42-54 dB)

B25 47 dB B27 49 dB B36 42 dB B46 49 dB

✈️ Edinburgh Airport

7 postcode districts affected

✈️ Bristol Airport

5 postcode districts affected

High Impact (70+ dB)

BS48 76 dB

Medium Impact (55-69 dB)

BS49 58 dB BS20 61 dB

Low Impact (42-54 dB)

BS21 49 dB BS41 50 dB

How Aircraft Noise Is Measured

Aircraft noise impact depends on distance from the runway, flight path direction, aircraft type and frequency. Areas directly under approach paths (typically 10-15 nautical miles) experience the highest noise, especially during early morning and late evening operations.

The noise levels shown are annual averages (LAeq). Peak noise during individual overflight events will be significantly higher — typically 75-90 dB for arrivals at low altitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far does aircraft noise travel from an airport?

Significant noise (above 55 dB) typically affects areas within 10-15km of a runway. However, under certain atmospheric conditions, noise can be noticeable up to 25km away. The impact depends on flight path direction, aircraft type, and frequency of flights.

Does aircraft noise affect house prices?

Yes. Research by the Civil Aviation Authority and academic studies show properties under flight paths can be worth 5-15% less than comparable properties outside affected zones. The impact is greatest for properties directly under approach paths where aircraft are at lower altitudes.

Can I soundproof against aircraft noise?

Secondary glazing and acoustic-rated windows are the most effective solutions. Many airports offer insulation grant schemes for the worst-affected properties. Triple glazing, acoustic curtains, and loft insulation also help significantly.

Are night flights banned at UK airports?

Most major UK airports have night flight restrictions between 11:30pm and 6:00am, but these are not complete bans. Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted have quota systems limiting the number and noise level of night flights. Smaller airports may have different rules.

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