Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (YSSY)
Sydney, Australia · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
YSSY
IATA
SYD
City
Sydney
Country
Australia
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
21 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
-33.9461, 151.1772
Overview
Busiest airport in Australia and Qantas hub. Complex noise-sharing runway modes and curfew restrictions.
Current Weather at YSSY
Pilots flying into or out of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR YSSY 030900Z AUTO 30015KT 9999 // BKN072 17/05 Q1004Wind 300° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 30
Current TAF
TAF AMD YSSY 030811Z 0308/0412 32014KT CAVOK BECMG 0402/0403 28020G30KT 9999 -SHRA SCT050 BECMG 0407/0408 30014KT CAVOK INTER 0402/0406 27022G32KT 6000 -SHRA FEW050TCUDecode METAR for YSSY
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for YSSY. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for YSSY. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Sydney. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like YSSY include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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