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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Large International Airport · Sydney (Mascot), NSW, Australia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. It's 57°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 290° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 5,800 ft.

ICAOYSSYIATASYD
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation21ft6 m
Longest runway12,999ft3,962 m
Runways33 lighted
Coordinates-33.95, 151.1833°56'46.0"S 151°10'37.2"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

26 min ago
57°F14°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW290° @ 4 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • Ceiling5,800 ft AGL
  • Humidity77%
  • Altimeter30.45 inHg
  • Pressure1031 hPa
  • GustsNone
Overcast 5,800′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. It's 57°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 290° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 5,800 ft.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR YSSY 281830Z AUTO 29004KT 9999 // OVC058 14/10 Q1031
Decoded — plain language
Wind290° @ 4 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature57°F / 14°C
Dew point50°F · 77% RH
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Ceiling5,800 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyOvercast 5,800′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:30Z·Sydney Intl, NS, AU·26 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Wed 00:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 00:00Z
    VFRWind310° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,500′
    Now
  2. FromTue 00:00Zuntil Tue 03:00Z
    VFRWind040° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 4,000′
  3. FromTue 03:00Zuntil Tue 07:00Z
    VFRWind060° @ 14 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 4,500′
  4. FromTue 07:00Zuntil Tue 13:00Z
    VFRWind030° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
  5. FromTue 13:00Zuntil Tue 23:00Z
    VFRWind340° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
  6. FromTue 23:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
    VFRWind010° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
RAWTAF YSSY 281721Z 2818/3000 31006KT 9999 SCT035 FM290000 04008KT 9999 FEW040 FM290300 06014KT 9999 FEW045 FM290700 03012KT CAVOK FM291300 34007KT CAVOK FM292300 01010KT CAVOK

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:21Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

16R/34L
NESW
34L
Headwind2 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
★ Best
16R
Tailwind2 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

3 total
16R/34L◐ lit
12,999 ft3,962 × 148 ft · Asphalt
07/25◐ lit
8,300 ft2,530 × 148 ft · Asphalt
16L/34R◐ lit
7,999 ft2,438 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed
ATIS115.55
Clearance133.80CLNC DEL
Ground121.70
Tower120.50
Approach135.10
Departure123.00
OPS1123.50RAAF AIR OPS
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
SY
SydneyDME
112.10 MHz0.3 NM045° NE
SDM
SydenhamNDB
266 kHz1.9 NM345° N
BK
BankstownNDB
416 kHz9.4 NM276° W
GLF
GlenfieldNDB
428 kHz10.3 NM256° W
CN
CamdenNDB
281 kHz24.8 NM257° W
RIC
RichmondTACAN
110.70 MHz27.7 NM317° NW
RIC
RichmondNDB
347 kHz29.0 NM316° NW
CAA
Calga (Closed May 2016)NDB
-1 kHz32.7 NM003° N

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point