Sydney Bankstown Airport

YSBK / BWU

Sydney, AU

Last Updated
Mar 6, 14:00Z

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Currently using: YSSY
Weather Source: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY)
Distance: 9nm / 17km from YSBK

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
14:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
7 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YSSY 061400Z AUTO 16007KT 9999 // OVC015 24/22 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 29 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,529 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YSSY 061105Z 0612/0718 18008KT 9999 FEW008 BKN016 BECMG 0613/0615 04007KT 9999 FEW008 BKN016 BECMG 0701/0703 08012KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0708/0710 18014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT008 BKN016 FM071200 18010KT 9999 -SHRA BKN013 TEMPO 0612/0622 9999 BKN008 TEMPO 0709/0712 3000 SHRA BKN012 FEW020TCU TEMPO 0712/0718 2000 SHRA BKN005 FEW020TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0705/0714 VRB20G35KT 1000 TSRA BKN008 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
01:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
SBK
11L ✈️
29R
11C ✈️
29C
11R ✈️
29L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11C/29C
Active: 11C
 4,644 ft 98 ft ASP 124°
↑ 4.5 kt • ↔ 5.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 11L
 3,609 ft 98 ft ASP 124°
↑ 4.5 kt • ↔ 5.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 11R/29L
Active: 11R
 3,419 ft 75 ft ASP 124°
↑ 4.5 kt • ↔ 5.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sydney Bankstown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: YSBK
IATA Code: BWU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 29 ft MSL

Location

City: Sydney
Country: AU
Latitude: -33.923618°
Longitude: 150.990792°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 11C/29C
Length: 4,644 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11L/29R
Length: 3,609 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 3,419 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
160°@7kt
Density Alt
29ft, 24°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

YSBK N/A
Sydney Bankstown Airport
0nm
0km
YSSY MVFR
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
9nm
17km
YSCN N/A
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17nm
31km
YSRI MVFR
RAAF Base Richmond
22nm
40km
YSHL N/A
Shellharbour Airport
40nm
73km
YSNW N/A
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
65nm
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sydney Bankstown Airport

Overview

Sydney Bankstown Airport serves as a critical general aviation hub in the greater Sydney metropolitan area. Located at coordinates -33.923618, 150.990792, the airport provides essential infrastructure for non-commercial and training flight operations at an elevation of 29 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport features three parallel asphalt runways with varying lengths: 11C/29C at 4,644 feet, 11L/29R at 3,609 feet, and 11R/29L at 3,419 feet. These multiple runway options provide flexibility for pilots based on wind conditions and traffic patterns, with the longest runway offering the most operational versatility.

Notable Features

Bankstown Airport is a medium-sized facility situated in the Sydney region, strategically positioned to support diverse aviation activities. The parallel runway configuration suggests a design optimized for training, recreational, and general aviation operations, with multiple approach and departure options.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should pay careful attention to the runway lengths when planning operations, with 11C/29C offering the most runway distance for takeoff and landing. The airport's low elevation of 29 feet MSL indicates a relatively flat terrain environment, which can contribute to predictable approach and departure conditions.

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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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.