Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU): Codes, Runways & Location
Sydney Bankstown Airport (IATA: BWU · ICAO: YSBK) is a medium-sized airport serving Sydney, Australia. It lies at 33.9236° S, 150.9908° E, 29 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sydney Bankstown Airport
Sydney Bankstown Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sydney in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code BWU and the ICAO code YSBK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sydney Bankstown Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1415 m (4644 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 29 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,415 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sydney Bankstown Airport
Where is Sydney Bankstown Airport located?
Sydney Bankstown Airport is located in Sydney, Australia. Its coordinates are 33.9236° S, 150.9908° E.
What is the airport code for Sydney Bankstown Airport?
Sydney Bankstown Airport has an IATA code of BWU and an ICAO code of YSBK.
How long is the runway at Sydney Bankstown Airport?
Sydney Bankstown Airport's longest runway is about 1415 m (4644 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sydney Bankstown Airport have?
Sydney Bankstown Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sydney Bankstown Airport a major airport?
Sydney Bankstown Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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