Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

YSSY / SYD

Sydney (Mascot), AU

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

YSSY 141030Z AUTO 33005KT 9999 // NCD 19/10 Q1020

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YSSY 140806Z 1409/1512 04010KT CAVOK FM141000 29007KT CAVOK FM150300 31014KT CAVOK FM150900 35006KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 10kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
SSY
07
25
16L
34R ✈️
16R
34L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 8,300 ft 148 ft ASP 74°
↓ 1.2kt • ↔ 4.9kt
104° angle
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 34R
 7,999 ft 148 ft ASP 168°
↓ 4.8kt • ↔ 1.5kt
162° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
 12,999 ft 148 ft ASP 168°
↓ 4.8kt • ↔ 1.5kt
162° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YSSY
IATA Code: SYD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Sydney (Mascot)
Country: AU
Latitude: -33.946098°
Longitude: 151.177002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-10

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,300 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 7,999 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 12,999 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY/SYD) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Sydney (Mascot), AU. The facility operates at an elevation of 21 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (07/25, 16L/34R, 16R/34L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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