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YSSY
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · Sydney (Mascot)
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
21 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16R/34L · 12,999 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED07/25 · 8,300 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED16L/34R · 7,999 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY), located in Sydney (Mascot), Australia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 21 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
ICAO / IATA
YSSY / SYD
Municipality
Sydney (Mascot)
Country
Region
AU-NSW — New South Wales
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
21 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 16R / 34L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,999 ft / 3,962 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 168° / 348°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 168° / 348°
RWY 16R (168°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: ISY | CRS: 155°
RWY 34L (348°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: ISW | CRS: 335°
Runway 07 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,300 ft / 2,530 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 74° / 254°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 07 (74°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-IKS | CRS: 65°
RWY 25 (254°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-SY | CRS: 245°
Runway 16L / 34R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,999 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 168° / 348°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 168° / 348°
RWY 16L (168°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: IKS | CRS: 155°
RWY 34R (348°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: IES | CRS: 335°
APP APP
135.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
115.55 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
133.80 MHz
DEP DEP
123.00 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
OPS RAAF AIR OPS
1123.50 MHz
TWR TWR
120.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026