Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is a large airport serving Sydney, Australia. Its IATA code is WSI and its ICAO code is YSWS. The airport lies at an elevation of 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 12,139 ft (3,700 m) long. Local time follows the Australia/Sydney time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WSI
- ICAO code
- YSWS
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 262 ft (80 m)
- Coordinates
- -33.8835, 150.7130
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 12,139 ft · 3,700 m | 1,562 ft · 476 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Sydney (Mascot), Australia | 43 km · 27 mi |
| BHS Bathurst Airport | Bathurst, Australia | 112 km · 70 mi |
| NTL Newcastle Airport | Williamtown, Australia | 160 km · 99 mi |
| CBR Canberra Airport | Canberra, Australia | 211 km · 131 mi |
| MYA Moruya Airport | Moruya, Australia | 230 km · 143 mi |
| PKE Parkes Airport | Parkes, Australia | 244 km · 152 mi |
| DBO Dubbo City Regional Airport | Dubbo, Australia | 272 km · 169 mi |
| TMW Tamworth Airport | Tamworth, Australia | 312 km · 194 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WSI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 43 | 27 | 23 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,253 | 3,885 | 3,376 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,804 | 4,849 | 4,214 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,939 | 5,554 | 4,827 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,395 | 6,459 | 5,613 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,995 | 6,832 | 5,937 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,000 | 7,457 | 6,480 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,095 | 7,516 | 6,531 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,025 | 8,093 | 7,033 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,388 | 8,319 | 7,229 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,932 | 9,278 | 8,063 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,982 | 9,309 | 8,090 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,050 | 9,973 | 8,666 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,461 | 10,228 | 8,888 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,908 | 10,506 | 9,130 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,987 | 10,555 | 9,172 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | WALTON Approach | 119.350 |
| ATIS | 127.000 | |
| CTR | SYDNEY Centre | 124.550 |
| DEP | WALTON Departure | 118.400 |
| GND | WALTON Ground | 124.050 |
| TWR | WALTON Tower | 128.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport?
The IATA code of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is WSI and its ICAO code is YSWS.
Where is Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport located?
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at -33.8835, 150.7130.
What time zone is Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in?
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) 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 Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 12,139 ft (3,700 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 43 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.