No Badgerys Creek Airport group says Hills and Hornsby could be hit by flight paths from both of Sydney’s airports

ACTION groups say residents need to be informed about the impact Western Sydney Airport will have on daily life with concerns that some areas will be hit by noise from aircraft taking off and landing at both Kingsford Smith and Badgerys Creek airports.

Hills and Hornsby residents could be hit by two flight paths. Pic Jenny Evans

ACTION groups are calling for residents to be informed about the impact Western Sydney Airport would have on daily life.

No Badgerys Creek Airport Group (NOBCA) spokeswoman Andrea Grieve said she was convinced, “Hills and Hornsby residents would be victim to flight paths from both Sydney airports”, once the new airport opens in 2026.

“Our members have been noticing that flights across the Hills and Hornsby are already lowering to heights between 1800 and 3000 metres,” Ms Grieve said.

“When the airport opens, residents will face noise from flight paths just 1500m above homes.

“Sydney Airport is further away from the Hills and Hornsby, so flights from Kingsford Smith will have to increase altitude faster but flights in and out of Badgerys Creek will be at a lower altitude.”

Former Ku-ring-gai Councillor Chantelle Fornari-Orsmond told council that aircraft noise in the north shore was at times double the recommended level.

Ms Grieve said residents should be concerned that the local community is not represented on the Forum on Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA) panel, which are consulted on a range of issues, including flight paths for the new airport.

“The people of the Hills Shire should be stamping their feet and raising their concerns, because the runways will point directly at them,” she said.

“Residents of the Hills, Hornsby and Parramatta have no direct representation on FOWSA, meaning that there is no one to raise the concerns of local residents that will be dramatically impacted by flight paths for this new airport.”

The site of Sydney's 2nd international airport, Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek in Sydney. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)

Residents Infrastructure Planning Alliance spokesman Andrew Harrington said research conducted by the NOBCA group was an eye opener for local residents.

“This information is something that Hills and Hornsby residents should understand,” Mr Harrington said.

“Many of us experience flight path noise now, so any increase in this as a result of Badgerys Creek should be further investigated.”

A Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development spokeswoman said: “the airspace design for Western Sydney Airport will be finalised closer to operations commencing in 2026”.

“Airspace modelling is complex and it is important we take the time to work with experts and the community to develop flight paths that work for western Sydney and the Blue Mountains,” she said.

Hills and Hornsby residents could be hit by two flight paths. Pic Jenny Evans

Badgerys Creek Airport

The spokeswoman said the 23 members of FOWSA, including chair, Professor Peter Shergold, were “drawn from diverse locations from across western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and include local community and stakeholder representatives”.

“The members represent a wide range of skills, experience and local knowledge,” she said. “Community engagement and information sharing is a priority for the FOWSA and they will continue to explore ways to best engage the community throughout Western Sydney, including through community forums and other events.”