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# Sydney aerodrome layout

> Sydney aerodrome layout.

Sydney/Kingsford Smith (**YSSY**) has aerodrome elevation **21 ft** and reference coordinates **33°56′46″ S, 151°10′38″ E**. The international terminal is west of runway 16R/34L. The domestic area is east of that runway, north of runway 07/25. The shorter parallel runway, 16L/34R, extends south into Botany Bay to the east of the main runway.

## Runways

These are physical runway dimensions from the layout, not declared takeoff or landing distances. All three runways are **45 m wide** and **grooved**.

| Runway pair | Physical length | Threshold elevations |
| - | -: | - |
| 16R/34L | 3,962 m | 16R: 7 ft; 34L: 14 ft |
| 16L/34R | 2,438 m | 16L: 16 ft; 34R: 13 ft |
| 07/25 | 2,530 m | 07: 16 ft; 25: 20 ft |

Runway 07/25 crosses 16R/34L. Runway 16L/34R is separate, connected to the main airport by taxiway L and the northern connection near B10 and S.

## Taxiway and apron orientation

* **A** follows the west side of 16R/34L, beside the international terminal; the layout labels A1–A6 connections. International apron areas are labelled INTL1–INTL6, with international cargo near the northern end.
* **B** follows the east side of 16R/34L; connections B1–B10 are labelled. **C** lies farther east toward the domestic aprons, with C1 and C2 marked in the northern part.
* **F, G and H** connect the terminal-side movement areas around the runway intersection. **J** runs south of runway 07/25, with **K** farther south on the domestic side. **D** connects the domestic side toward the cross runway; **E** is near threshold 25.
* **L** provides the southern east–west connection across 16R/34L toward the eastern parallel runway. **S** joins the northern part of the 16L/34R taxiway system. **T** follows that runway, with T1–T6 connections shown.
* Domestic apron labels are DOM1, DOM1A, DOM2, DOM3, DOM3A, DOM3B, DOM4, DOM5 and DOM6. The helicopter area is near threshold 25. The tower is south of runway 07/25 between the main and eastern runway systems.

Use the assigned taxi route and runway clearance; this orientation does not authorize a crossing. Detailed aircraft restrictions are in the [ground movement chart](https://www.narev.ai/docs/irl-gym/airports/sydney/charts/ground-movement.md).

## Runway-incursion hot spots

The chart enlarges two areas:

1. The runway 07/25–16R/34L intersection and nearby **A, B, G, H and J** connections. Taxiway crossings and runway entry points are close together; identify the precise holding point on the cleared route.
2. The **A4–B10–L** area crossing runway 16R/34L. A4 and L are distinct paths on the west side, with B10 and L on the east side; do not substitute one crossing for another.

## Navigation installations and height labels

The diagram marks localizers, glidepath installations and DME sites around the runway ends. The six glidepath/nearby installation labels are **53 ft** near 16R, **57 ft** near 34L, **62 ft** near 16L, **59 ft** near 34R, **62 ft** near 07 and **61 ft** near 25. Other obstacle/elevation labels include **226, 190, 178, 71 and 171 ft**. These map labels are not approach minima or PAPI heights.

## Frequencies

All frequencies below are MHz. Select the surface-movement and tower frequency for the relevant part of the airport.

| Service | Frequency |
| - | -: |
| ATIS | 118.55 |
| Airways clearance delivery | 133.8 |
| Coordination | 127.6 |
| Surface movement east of runway 16R/34L | 121.7 |
| Surface movement west of runway 16R/34L | 126.5 |
| Tower: runway 16R/34L and runway 07/25 | 120.5 |
| Tower: runway 16L/34R | 124.7 |

## Map conventions

Bearings are magnetic, with **13° east** variation; elevations are feet above mean sea level. The scale is **1:40,000**, with a metre scale bar. Buildings, runway markings, navigation installations and obstacle positions still require a complete text description.

For runway directions and lighting, see [aerodrome lighting](https://www.narev.ai/docs/irl-gym/airports/sydney/charts/aerodrome-lighting.md). Published change: coordination frequency.

Chart **SSYAD01-187**, revised **9 July 2026**, from the fixed publication cycle effective **3 September 2026**.

Source: © Airservices Australia, [Departure and Approach Procedures](https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/), SSYAD01-187.


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