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Kingsford Smith Intl (YSSY/SYD) — Sydney, Australia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 22:00–10:00 UTC
- Customs
- 23:00–13:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 120.5
- Runways
- 07/25, 16L/34R, 16R/34L
- Community check
- 227 days ago
- Elevation
- 21 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 27
427 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 399 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: YSSY
- Name: Kingsford Smith Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -33.946098
- Longitude: 151.177002
- Elevation: 21 ft
- Country: Australia
- Municipality: Sydney
- IATA Code: SYD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: YMMM
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Distance from City: 8.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 8300 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16L/34R
- Designation: 16L/34R
- Dimensions: 7999 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP AR), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16R/34L
- Designation: 16R/34L
- Dimensions: 12999 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP AR), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.500 MHz
- Ground: 126.500 MHz
- Operations: 135.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 133.800 MHz
- ATIS: 115.550 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
22:00
–
10:00
Tuesday
22:00
–
10:00
Wednesday
22:00
–
10:00
Thursday
22:00
–
10:00
Friday
22:00
–
10:00
Saturday
22:00
–
10:00
Sunday
22:00
–
10:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 0700-2300 local (Australia/Sydney, UTC+10/+11). Tower/ATIS same hours.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +61 2 9667 9111
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +61 2 9667 9111
- Website: https://www.sydneyairport.com.au
- Remarks: Search results do not contain AIS, MET, police, or health contact numbers. Only general administration/authority contact available. AIP/eAIP AD 2.YSSY section 18 data not available in search results. Government directories for police, health, and meteorology not included in search results.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Sydney Airport Slots: [email protected] or +61 2 9924 4000; Airservices Australia Operations Centre.
- Remarks: Slots mandatory for all scheduled and non-scheduled jet and large turboprop movements. Apply via A-CDM portal or Airservices Australia. Weekend/holiday: same restrictions, no special differences.
Customs
- Open: 23:00
- Close: 13:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local customs hours: 0900-2100 AEST (UTC+10, +11 during DST). Available 24/7 on request for international GA arrivals with prior notice. Sydney is Australia's busiest international airport.
Fees
- Landing Fee: AUD 9.70 per metric tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: AUD 9.70 per metric tonne per 24 hours (first 4 hours free for some stands)
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Fees effective from 1 July 2024; landing fee minimum AUD 100, maximum AUD 20,000. Parking fee applies after free period. Rates for aircraft over 2,000kg MTOW. Subject to indexation.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: Fuel brand: AIRBP. No price or fuelling hours listed. JET AVIATION listed as FBO, 24/7 support mentioned but no fuel details.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: Fuel available at airport but no price or fuelling hours listed.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permits not required for scheduled flights; GA international flights require overflight/landing permissions via Australian Department of Home Affairs or Airservices Australia. APIS mandatory for all international flights per Australian Border Force.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 23:00
- Curfew End: 06:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 4
- Remarks: Max wingspan: 80
Alternates
YSBK
- ICAO: YSBK
- Name: Sydney Bankstown Airport
- Distance (NM): 9.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ. Major GA, flight training, charter, and helicopter base.
YSCN
- ICAO: YSCN
- Name: Camden Airport
- Distance (NM): 25.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
YSRI
- ICAO: YSRI
- Name: RAAF Base Richmond
- Distance (NM): 28.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Australia Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.
Active NOTAMs
H8820/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS 'ISS' 110.9 RWY 16L U/S
2026-11-08 12:00 UTC
2026-11-08 18:00 UTC
H8812/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS 'IKN' 109.3 RWY 34R U/S
2026-11-05 12:00 UTC
2026-11-05 18:00 UTC
H8818/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS 'IKS' 109.5 RWY 16R U/S
2026-11-04 12:00 UTC
2026-11-04 18:00 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of YSSY?
- Kingsford Smith Intl operates from 22:00 to 10:00.
- What is the tower frequency at YSSY?
- The tower frequency at Kingsford Smith Intl is 120.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at YSSY?
- Kingsford Smith Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does YSSY require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
- Is customs available at YSSY?
- Yes, customs at Kingsford Smith Intl is available from 23:00 to 13:00.
- Where is YSSY located?
- Kingsford Smith Intl (YSSY) is located in Sydney, Australia.
- What is the IATA code for YSSY?
- The IATA code for Kingsford Smith Intl is SYD.
- Does YSSY have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Kingsford Smith Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07/25, 16L/34R, 16R/34L.
- Is YSSY a port of entry?
- Yes, Kingsford Smith Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.