Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (IATA: SYD, ICAO: YSSY) serves Sydney (Mascot) in New South Wales, Australia. The field sits at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m), and its clocks follow Australia/Sydney; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | YSSY |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | OC |
| Country code: | AU |
| Country: | Australia |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) |
| IATA: | SYD |
| Longitude: | 151.1770 |
| Latitude: | -33.9461 |
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located at -33.9461, 151.1770, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m) above sea level. There are three runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities are spread across Terminal 1 (international) and Terminals 2 and 3 (domestic). The airport keeps Australia/Sydney time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Over the first 5 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 44.8 aircraft movements per day at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 07:00-09:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | 9 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 2 | Brisbane (BNE) | 6 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 3 | Perth (PER) | 6 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 4 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 4 | Virgin Australia |
| 5 | Auckland (AKL) | 3 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas |
| 6 | Adelaide (ADL) | 3 | Virgin Australia |
| 7 | Ballina (BNK) | 2 | Jetstar Airways |
| 8 | Maroochydore (MCY) | 2 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 9 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Hong Kong Airlines |
| 10 | Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) | 1 | Juneyao Airlines |
| 11 | Tokyo (HND) | 1 | Japan Airlines |
| 12 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 1 | Malaysia Airlines |
| 13 | Nadi (NAN) | 1 | Qantas |
| 14 | Broome (BME) | 1 | Qantas |
| 15 | Wellington (WLG) | 1 | Qantas |
| 16 | Manila (MNL) | 1 | Qantas |
| 17 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 1 | Qantas |
| 18 | Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU) | 1 | Qantas |
| 19 | Wagga Wagga (WGA) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 20 | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Tiger Airways |
| 21 | Hamilton Island (HTI) | 1 | Virgin Australia |
| 22 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 1 | Virgin Australia |
Origins we tracked to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane (BNE) | 5 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | 4 | Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 3 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 3 | Jetstar Airways |
| 4 | Nadi (NAN) | 2 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 5 | Christchurch (CHC) | 1 | Air New Zealand |
| 6 | Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) | 1 | China Eastern Airlines |
| 7 | Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) | 1 | Garuda Indonesia |
| 8 | Auckland (AKL) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 9 | Launceston (LST) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 10 | Proserpine (PPP) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 11 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Qantas |
| 12 | Wellington (WLG) | 1 | Qantas |
| 13 | Tokyo (HND) | 1 | Qantas |
| 14 | Orange (OAG) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 15 | Wagga Wagga (WGA) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 16 | Albury (ABX) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 17 | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Tiger Airways |
| 18 | Bangkok (BKK) | 1 | Thai Airways International |
| 19 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Tasman Cargo Airlines |
| 20 | Adelaide (ADL) | 1 | Virgin Australia |
| 21 | Canberra (CBR) | 1 | Virgin Australia |
We observed 15 different airlines on tracked SYD movements.
Facts last refreshed: 21 July 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2025, Sydney Airport handled 42.5 million passengers, making it the busiest airport of Australia. Officially opened in January 1920, it is one of the longest continuously operating commercial airports in the world. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Frequently asked questions about Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight status
How do I check Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes SYD and YSSY mean?
Both identify the same airport. SYD is the IATA code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; YSSY is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport runs on Australia/Sydney time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.