RNP approach to Sydney runway 34R

Set up the approach

This is an RNP APCH procedure. Use QNH. For LNAV/VNAV, YSSY QNH and temperature are required; the procedure temperature range is 0°C to +61°C. The final approach course is 335°. Profile distances are to SSYSM, the missed approach point at the runway threshold.

Route and altitude restrictions

Point or segment	Distance to SSYSM	Restriction or instruction
ENDEV, initial approach fix	12.8 NM	At or above 3,000 ft; track 335° to SSYSF, a 6 NM leg
ENDEV to SSYSF	Ends at 6.8 NM	Minimum altitude 2,000 ft
SSYSF, final approach fix	6.8 NM	Path altitude 2,240 ft; track 335° to SSYSM, a 6.8 NM leg
SSYSF to the 3 NM point	Ends at 3 NM	Minimum altitude 850 ft; path altitude at the end is 1,020 ft
After the 3 NM point	To SSYSM	Observe the selected LNAV/VNAV or LNAV minimum

Speeds and holding

Maximum initial indicated airspeed is 210 kt. ATC approach speed ranges are 160–185 kt at 10 NM from touchdown and 150–160 kt at 5 NM. Holding is as directed by ATC. On the missed approach, keep indicated airspeed at or below 185 kt until SSYSH.

Descent checks

These are altitudes on the 3° path. The distance reference changes at SSYSF: read the reference column before using a distance. Threshold crossing height is 50 ft.

Distance reference	Distance or position	Path altitude
To SSYSF	2.4 NM	3,000 ft
To SSYSF	2 NM	2,880 ft
To SSYSF	1 NM	2,560 ft
At SSYSF	Final approach fix	2,240 ft
To SSYSM	6 NM	1,970 ft
To SSYSM	5 NM	1,660 ft
To SSYSM	4 NM	1,340 ft
To SSYSM	3 NM	1,020 ft
To SSYSM	2 NM	700 ft
To SSYSM	1.6 NM	560 ft
To SSYSM	1.4 NM	500 ft

Straight-in minima

These minima apply to categories A, B, C and D. Published heights are retained separately from altitudes.

Approach	Minimum altitude	Published height	Visibility
LNAV/VNAV	Decision altitude 500 ft	487 ft	2.4 km
LNAV	Minimum descent altitude 560 ft	547 ft	2.8 km

Missed approach

Track direct to SSYST, the missed approach turning fix 2 NM beyond SSYSM. Turn right, direct to SSYSH, then track 060°. Climb to 4,000 ft, or as directed by ATC. Keep indicated airspeed at or below 185 kt until SSYSH. SSYSH is the missed approach holding fix; no distance to it is printed on this sheet.

Circling and alternate minima

Circling is not authorized.

Category	Alternate ceiling	Alternate visibility
A and B	1,269 ft	4.4 km
C	1,479 ft	6.0 km
D	1,479 ft	7.0 km

Frequencies

All frequencies are MHz.

Service	Frequency
ATIS	118.55
Approach north	124.4
Approach south	128.3
Director east	125.3
Director west	126.1
Tower	124.7
Surface movement east of runway 16R/34L	121.7
Surface movement west of runway 16R/34L	126.5

Terrain and chart conventions

Use QNH. Bearings are magnetic, with 13° east variation. Altitudes and elevations are feet above mean sea level unless identified as radio-altimeter readings or heights. The map scale is 1:500,000. Aerodrome elevation is 21 ft; runway 34R threshold elevation is 13 ft. The 25 NM minimum sector altitude is 2,700 ft and the 10 NM minimum sector altitude is 2,100 ft, centred on the YSSY aerodrome reference point. The map labels obstacle and spot elevations of 160, 190, 250, 255, 259, 299, 306, 320, 385, 389, 421, 430, 545, 641, 721, 725, 862, 887 and 1,085 ft. Their geographic placement still requires a complete text description. Chart SSYGN02-187, revised 9 July 2026, from the fixed publication cycle effective 3 September 2026. Source: © Airservices Australia, Departure and Approach Procedures, SSYGN02-187.

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RNP approach to Sydney runway 34R

Set up the approach

Route and altitude restrictions

Speeds and holding

Descent checks

Straight-in minima

Missed approach

Circling and alternate minima

Frequencies

Terrain and chart conventions

​Set up the approach

​Route and altitude restrictions

​Speeds and holding

​Descent checks

​Straight-in minima

​Missed approach

​Circling and alternate minima

​Frequencies

​Terrain and chart conventions

Set up the approach

Route and altitude restrictions

Speeds and holding

Descent checks

Straight-in minima

Missed approach

Circling and alternate minima

Frequencies

Terrain and chart conventions