Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is a large airport serving Sydney (Mascot), Australia. Its IATA code is SYD and its ICAO code is YSSY. The airport lies at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 16R/34L, 12,999 ft (3,962 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Sydney time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SYD
- ICAO code
- YSSY
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 21 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- -33.9461, 151.1770
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,300 ft · 2,530 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 7,999 ft · 2,438 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 12,999 ft · 3,962 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WSI Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | Sydney, Australia | 43 km · 27 mi |
| NTL Newcastle Airport | Williamtown, Australia | 142 km · 88 mi |
| BHS Bathurst Airport | Bathurst, Australia | 153 km · 95 mi |
| CBR Canberra Airport | Canberra, Australia | 236 km · 147 mi |
| MYA Moruya Airport | Moruya, Australia | 237 km · 147 mi |
| PKE Parkes Airport | Parkes, Australia | 287 km · 178 mi |
| DBO Dubbo City Regional Airport | Dubbo, Australia | 309 km · 192 mi |
| TMW Tamworth Airport | Tamworth, Australia | 320 km · 199 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SYD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 6,293 | 3,911 | 3,398 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,818 | 4,858 | 4,221 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,964 | 5,570 | 4,840 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,435 | 6,484 | 5,635 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,024 | 6,850 | 5,952 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,043 | 7,483 | 6,503 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,061 | 7,494 | 6,512 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,983 | 8,067 | 7,010 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,368 | 8,306 | 7,218 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,943 | 9,285 | 8,069 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,973 | 9,304 | 8,085 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,014 | 9,950 | 8,647 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,498 | 10,251 | 8,908 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,944 | 10,529 | 9,149 | View route |
| LHR London | 17,021 | 10,576 | 9,190 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 135.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 115.550 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 133.800 |
| DEP | DEP | 123.000 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| OPS | RAAF AIR OPS | 1123.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
The IATA code of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD and its ICAO code is YSSY.
Where is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport located?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is in Sydney (Mascot), New South Wales, Australia, at -33.9461, 151.1770.
What time zone is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport uses the IANA time zone Australia/Sydney. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16R/34L, 12,999 ft (3,962 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), about 43 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.