International hub · Sydney, Australia

Sydney/Kingsford Smith

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Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
33°57′S 151°11′E
Local time
Australia/Sydney

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Field information

YSSY runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sydney/Kingsford Smith (YSSY/SYD) has 3 runways; the longest, 16R/34L, is 12,999 ft (3,962 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YSSY, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Australia/Sydney

  • Country

    Australia

    AU

  • Municipality

    Sydney (Mascot)

  • Elevation

    21 ft

  • Position

    -33.9461, 151.1770

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · YSSY

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16R/34L12,999 ft (3,962 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
07/258,300 ft (2,530 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
16L/34R7,999 ft (2,438 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at YSSY.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sydney/Kingsford Smith (YSSY / SYD) in Sydney, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YSSY is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at YSSY

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Australia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Australia. Applicable permit lead times for Australia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Australia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at YSSY

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at YSSY covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at YSSY

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YSSY is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to YSSY

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YSSY: 33° 56′ 46″ S 151° 10′ 37″ E; elevation 21 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sydney

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sydney. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at YSSY.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at YSSY

    Support for freighter operations into YSSY covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where YSSY sits in the network

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Operating into YSSY?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sydney/Kingsford Smith — one desk for the whole trip.

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