Watch the video below to find out about the information available throughout the portal, such as where aircraft fly, aircraft noise, noise reduction measures, and even a personalised noise summary report.
Welcome video
What can I do to reduce the impact of aircraft noise inside my home?
If you would like some tips on measures you can take in your own home to reduce the impact of aircraft noise, watch the below video.
Perth Airport has also developed a booklet as a guide to existing homeowners on steps they can take to reduce noise intrusion. If you would like to download a copy of the booklet click here.
Where do aircraft fly today?
Understand Where Planes Fly Today
Aircraft fly in most parts of the Perth area, operating to and from Perth Airport, Jandakot and RAAF Base Pearce.
This video shows common flight paths used by aircraft today.
2016 Flight Tracks
The images below show a composite of flights for jets in 2016 with arrivals and departures shown separately.
2016 Jet Arrivals
2016 Jet Departures
Go to “Why do aircraft fly where they do?” to learn more.
Flights in your area
Flights in your area
The animation below shows your area relative to the airports in the Perth area as well as:
- Flights Paths Near Your Area – the map shows the main flight paths used by aircraft operating at Perth airport and highlights the flight paths that are near your suburb.
- Typical Flights Near Your Area – the map also shows actual flights on a typical busy day when the airport is operating in North Flow in the morning and South Flow in the afternoon. Flights near your area are highlighted.
Notes
- you can replay the animation sequence by clicking the play icon in the top right corner of the map
- arriving flights are shown in red and departing flights are in green
- if no flight paths are highlighted it means that the common flight paths do not come near your area
- if no flights are highlighted it means that the sample of typical flights did not include flights near your area
Why does the airport need a new runway?
As Australia’s western hub, meeting forecasted air travel demand will be essential to the State’s economy and tourism. This video gives a brief overview of why the new runway will be a vital asset in achieving that goal.
