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This page accompanies the Sydney aerodrome layout. Aerodrome elevation is 21 ft, at 33°56′46″ S, 151°10′38″ E. Bearings are magnetic and elevations are feet above mean sea level.

Runway lighting and PAPI

Every runway has a 3.0° precision approach path indicator (PAPI). The heights below are the values printed in the lighting table, not decision heights. The abbreviations mean:

Taxiway lighting and standby supply

Taxiway centreline lights are green and edge lights are blue. Stop bars and flashing yellow runway guard lights are listed. Runway lighting is manually operated. Standby changeover is 1 second during low-visibility procedures, and 15 seconds at other times.

Frequencies

All frequencies below are MHz. Select the surface-movement and tower frequency for the relevant part of the airport. Published change: coordination frequency. Chart SSYAD02-187, revised 9 July 2026, from the fixed publication cycle effective 3 September 2026. Source: © Airservices Australia, Departure and Approach Procedures, SSYAD02-187.
Last modified on October 30, 2026