Large airport · Sydney (Mascot), Australia
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
It is the primary airport serving Sydney and its metropolitan area, and is the main hub for Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, as well as a hub for Virgin Australia and an operating base for Jetstar. Its IATA code is SYD. Its ICAO code is YSSY. It has 3 runways, longest 12,999 ft (ASP). Elevation 21 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sydney (Mascot), Australia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SYD |
| ICAO code | YSSY |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 12,999 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 21 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 33.9461° S, 151.1770° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is known for
It is the primary airport serving Sydney and its metropolitan area, and is the main hub for Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, as well as a hub for Virgin Australia and an operating base for Jetstar.
Official website: http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Sydney Opera House · Australia · 6.5 miles away
- Sydney Harbour Bridge · Australia · 6.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park · Australia · 5.8 miles away
- Georges River National Park · Australia · 8.7 miles away
- Sydney Harbour National Park · Australia · 11.3 miles away
- Lane Cove National Park · Australia · 11.4 miles away
- Royal National Park · Australia · 14.7 miles away
- Heathcote National Park · Australia · 15.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
It is the primary airport serving Sydney and its metropolitan area, and is the main hub for Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, as well as a hub for Virgin Australia and an operating base for Jetstar.
What is the airport code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport — its IATA code is SYD and its ICAO code is YSSY.
Where is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport located?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport serves Sydney (Mascot), Australia. Its coordinates are 33.9461° S, 151.1770° E.
How high is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits at 21 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#27145
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.