SYD Airport Code, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
SYD is the IATA code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, the main international gateway for Sydney (Mascot), Australia. Airlines and booking systems use SYD, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code YSSY. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 33.95° S, 151.18° E.
What is the Sydney (Mascot) airport code?
The airport code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code YSSY, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 65 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code YSSY begins with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia.
Where is SYD?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport serves Sydney (Mascot), Australia. It is close to sea level at 21 ft (6 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at SYD
It has 3 runways. The longest is 12,999 ft (3.96 km), designated 16R/34L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sydney (Mascot)?
The IATA airport code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney (Mascot) is SYD. Its ICAO code is YSSY.
What is the 3-letter code for Sydney (Mascot)?
The 3-letter IATA code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney (Mascot) is SYD.
What airport is SYD?
SYD is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, located in Sydney (Mascot), Australia.
What country is SYD in?
SYD (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) is in Australia.
Where is SYD airport located?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is in Sydney (Mascot), Australia, at coordinates -33.9461, 151.177.
What is the ICAO code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is YSSY. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SYD.
What is the difference between SYD and YSSY?
SYD is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. YSSY is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Australia and the wider region:
Popular routes from SYD
Distance and typical flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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