Sydney Bankstown Airport

YSBK / BWU

Sydney, AU

Last Updated
Apr 23, 00:30Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
00:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
11 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
5,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR YSSY 230030Z 16011KT 9999 FEW045 BKN058 21/12 Q1029

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 29 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 5,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,529 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,829 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sydney Bankstown Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 11 knots. Runway 11C/29C is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF YSSY 222309Z 2300/2406 15014KT 9999 SCT040 FM230900 16008KT 9999 SCT035 FM231500 30008KT 9999 SCT030 FM240000 11012KT 9999 SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z FM230900
+9h
VFR 160° 8 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°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 11L
3,609 ft 98 ft ASP 124°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 11R/29L
Active: 11R
3,419 ft 75 ft ASP 124°
7.1 kt 8.4 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

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.