International hub · Sydney, Australia
Western Sydney Intl/Nancy-Bird Walton
- Elevation
- 262 ft
- Coordinates
- 33°53′S 150°43′E
- Local time
- Australia/Sydney
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
YSWS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at YSWS, 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
Elevation
262 ft
Position
-33.8835, 150.7130
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at YSWS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Western Sydney Intl/Nancy-Bird Walton (YSWS / WSI) in Sydney, Australia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. YSWS 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 YSWS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at YSWS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at YSWS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at YSWS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at YSWS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to YSWS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for YSWS: 33° 53′ 0″ S 150° 42′ 47″ E; elevation 262 ft.
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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 YSWS.
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Cargo Operations at YSWS
Support for freighter operations into YSWS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where YSWS sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into YSWS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Western Sydney Intl/Nancy-Bird Walton — one desk for the whole trip.