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All times on this page are Sydney local time. The numbered ranks below are preferences, with equal options at the same rank. Apply the separate curfew eligibility and runway rules; a preferred runway does not establish permission to operate during the curfew.

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23:00–06:00 daily

For all aircraft, the preferred landing runway is 34L and the preferred takeoff runway is 16R.

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Early morning

This table applies Monday–Saturday 06:00–07:00 and Sunday 06:00–08:00.

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Day and evening

This table applies Monday–Friday 07:00–22:45, Saturday 07:00–22:00 and Sunday 08:00–22:00.

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Saturday and Sunday 22:00–22:45

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22:45–23:00 daily

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Jet noise-abatement climb

The source applies jet noise-abatement climb procedures on runway 16R from 23:00–06:00, and on runways 34L and 34R at other times. The specific aircraft climb procedure remains part of the aircraft operating instructions. Chart SSYNA01-161, revised 7 November 2019, from the fixed publication cycle effective 3 September 2026. Source: © Airservices Australia, Departure and Approach Procedures, SSYNA01-161.
Last modified on October 30, 2026