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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
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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°
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°
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°
RWY 16L (168°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: IKS | CRS: 155°
RWY 34R (348°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: IES | CRS: 335°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

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

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YSBK
Sydney Bankstown Airport
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YSCN
Camden Airport
46 km / 25 nm
YSRI
RAAF Base Richmond
53 km / 28 nm
YSHL
Shellharbour Airport
77 km / 42 nm
YSNW
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross
126 km / 68 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026