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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

YSSY / SYD

Sydney (Mascot), AU

Last Updated

Sep 16, 10:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

10:30Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

24°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 10°C

16kt

360°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YSSY 161030Z AUTO 36016KT 9999 // NCD 24/10 Q1011

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YSSY 160810Z 1609/1712 34014KT CAVOK FM161200 27007KT CAVOK FM162000 25014KT CAVOK FM170200 19010KT CAVOK FM170700 24016KT CAVOK

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

10:58Z BASE

+0h

VFR 340° 14kt

Visibility: >10km

12:00Z FM161200

+2h

VFR 270° 7kt

Visibility: >10km

20:00Z FM162000

+10h

VFR 250° 14kt

Visibility: >10km

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

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SSY

16L

34R ✈️

16R

34L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
07/25	8,300 ft	148 ft	ASP	74°	↑ 4.4kt • ↔ 15.4kt 74° angle
✈️ 16L/34R Active: 34R	7,999 ft	148 ft	ASP	168°	↑ 15.0kt • ↔ 5.5kt 20° angle
✈️ 16R/34L Active: 34L	12,999 ft	148 ft	ASP	168°	↑ 15.0kt • ↔ 5.5kt 20° 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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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.