Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): Codes, Runways & Location
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (IATA: SYD · ICAO: YSSY) is a large airport serving Sydney (Mascot), Australia. It lies at 33.9461° S, 151.1770° E, 21 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sydney (Mascot) in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code SYD and the ICAO code YSSY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3962 m (12999 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 21 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) 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 ≈ 3,962 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Where is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport located?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney (Mascot), Australia. Its coordinates are 33.9461° S, 151.1770° E.
What is the airport code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport has an IATA code of SYD and an ICAO code of YSSY.
How long is the runway at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport's longest runway is about 3962 m (12999 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport have?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport a major airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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