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Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYD · YSSY

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

Sydney (Mascot), AU · Large Airport · IATA: SYD · ICAO: YSSY · 6 m ü. NN

CitySydney (Mascot)

Lat-33.9461

Lng151.1770

TimezoneUTC

TypeLarge Airport

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About This Airport

DHL, FedEx, Qantas Freight and Toll Group run round-the-clock operations at Sydney Kingsford Smith, Australia's busiest international gateway and the country's leading air-cargo airport. In 2024 the airport handled 552,679 tonnes of international air freight plus close to 14,900 tonnes of airmail, accounting for roughly 45 percent of the nation's air cargo and more than 30 percent of interstate air freight. Located at Mascot, eight kilometres south of the central business district, SYD relies heavily on bellyhold capacity from long-haul carriers such as Cathay Pacific, Emirates SkyCargo, Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Southern, complemented by dedicated freighter and express movements at night. Seven cargo terminals operated by competing handlers process perishable exports — chilled meat, seafood and dairy bound for East Asia — alongside high-value pharmaceutical and electronics imports. Road access runs via the M1/M5 motorways and a short link to the adjacent Port Botany seaport, keeping sea-air transfers tight, while the Airport Line provides rail connectivity. Customs and stringent biosecurity controls are administered by the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, whose quarantine regime is a defining feature for agricultural shippers. The master plan targets a near doubling of freight throughput to about 1.4 million tonnes a year by 2045.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport located?▼

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney (Mascot), AU.

What is the ICAO code of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is YSSY. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?▼

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is at an elevation of 6 meters (21 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-33.94610, 151.17700

6 m ü. NN

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