What are the airport’s operating hours?
• Monday to Saturday 06:00 – 23:00 and Sunday 07:30 – 23:00. Do aircraft ever operate after 23:00 hours at night? We do not currently schedule night movements, however Southampton Airport is permitted 10 night movements per month, after 23:00 and before 06:00 hours. After the airports operations finish at night, the airspace surrounding the airport may still be in use by aircraft visiting other airports and local airfields. What height will aircraft be whilst in my area? Aircraft heights will vary depending on many factors including the route taken by the aircraft, your geographical distance from the airport, aircraft/engine type, weather conditions and the weight of aircraft. If you have a question about a specific aircraft movement, the Noise & Flight Evaluation Unit, will be able to provide you with more information. What is a noise footprint? A noise footprint is a graphical illustration of the area affected by aircraft noise. Each aircraft type has its own noise footprint, and the
