Separation at Sydney (YSSY).
Reduced Runway Separation
When conditions permit, the 2400m separation standard for landing aircraft may be applied to aircraft arriving Runway 16R/34L.
- 2400m separation standard for landing aircraft
SODPROPS
When using the SODPROPS mode, pass traffic information to aircraft that are departing and landing at the same time.
Ensure the ATIS is updated to reflect the SODPROPS runway mode.
Parallel Runway Operations
Refer to Parallel Runway Separation Standards for more information
- Parallel Runway Separation Standards
Go-arounds / Missed Approaches
When operating under PROPS, go around headings shall diverge from the extended centreline of the parallel runway by at least 30°. Aircraft cleared the ILS or IVA may follow the published missed approach in order to meet this requirement.
Go arounds / missed approaches shall be coordinated with the SY TCU as per the standard procedure. Following a go around, coordination is required prior to the next departure from that runway.
Source: VATPAC Sydney SOP, CC BY 4.0. Adapted for the simulator from the snapshot retrieved 2026-09-29; source updated 2026-09-01. Licence. Last modified on October 30, 2026
