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Sydney

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

YSSY
651
Flights/Day
08:50
Local Time
Sydney
Timezone
21ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
YSSY
VFR
22°C
Clear • 7kt • 1019.00"
Observed: 21:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
08:00
CLR
13:00
CLR
20:00
CLR
05:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 11:00 local time
About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney enjoys generally favorable conditions with occasional southerly changes bringing gusty winds. Rare severe weather events.

Is Sydney Airport turbulent?

Sydney's weather challenges come from wind direction changes, summer thunderstorms, and occasional fog. When gusty westerly winds exceed 36 km/h, operations shift from parallel runways to a single east-west runway, significantly reducing capacity. Summer storms can halt operations for several hours. The airport has sophisticated wind shear detection systems including LIDAR.

  • Winds over 20 knots trigger single-runway operations
  • Sydney averages 15 foggy days per year
  • Airport uses LIDAR for wind shear and turbulence detection
What causes Sydney flight delays?

Gusty westerly winds in late winter and spring are the most common cause, forcing reduced-capacity operations. Summer thunderstorms can close the airport temporarily. Sea breeze onset in the afternoon can create wind shear along runways. Heavy rain reduces visibility and creates slippery runway conditions. Most delays are measured in hours, not days.

When is the best time to fly from Sydney?

Autumn (March-May) offers the most stable conditions. Spring brings gusty westerly winds that frequently reduce capacity. Summer thunderstorms affect early-year operations. Winter is generally mild but fog can occasionally delay early morning flights. Sydney's weather is rarely severe enough for extended closures.

Is turbulence at Sydney dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Sydney?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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QF2002
Qantas
TMW 08:55 Local -- Forecast
QF91
Qantas
NOU 08:55 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF143
Qantas
AKL 08:55 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
HO1670
Juneyao Air (Chinese Silk Ribbon Livery)
PVG 08:55 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
NZ232
Air New Zealand
ZQN 09:00 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
ZL6416
Rex
CFS 09:00 Local saab 340b+ Forecast
NZ222
Air New Zealand
CHC 09:00 Local -- Forecast
VA925
Virgin Australia
BNE 09:00 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
VA824
Virgin Australia
MEL 09:00 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
JQ201
Jetstar
AKL 09:00 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
ZL6117
Rex
MIM 09:05 Local saab 340b+ Forecast
ZL6518
Rex Regional Express
PKE 09:05 Local -- Forecast
QF107
Qantas
CTS 09:05 Local airbus a330-202 Forecast
ZL6521
Rex Regional Express
DBO 09:05 Local -- Forecast
ZL6846
Rex Regional Express
PKE 09:05 Local -- Forecast
ZL6362
Rex Regional Express
PQQ 09:05 Local -- Forecast
QF189
Qantas
TBU 09:10 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
JQ404
Jetstar
OOL 09:10 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
ZL6362
Rex
PQQ 09:10 Local saab 340b+ Forecast
QF1431
Qantas
CBR 09:10 Local -- Forecast
FP823
Flypelican
CAZ 09:10 Local -- Forecast
QF510
Qantas
BNE 09:10 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
KE402
Korean Air
ICN 09:10 Local boeing 787-10 dreamliner Forecast
VA161
Virgin Australia
ZQN 09:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
VA555
Virgin Australia
PER 09:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
VA412
Virgin Australia (100Th Boeing 737 Sticker)
ADL 09:15 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
QF592
Qantas
OOL 09:15 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
JQ509
Jetstar
MEL 09:15 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
JL52
Japan Airlines
HND 09:15 Local boeing 777-346(er) Forecast
QF790
Qantas
ASP 09:20 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
MU764
China Eastern Airlines
TNA 09:20 Local airbus a330-243 Forecast
QF733
Qantas
ADL 09:20 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF429
Qantas
MEL 09:20 Local -- Forecast
CZ3072
China Southern Airlines
SZX 09:20 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
VA511
Virgin Australia
OOL 09:20 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
QF63
Qantas
JNB 09:30 Local airbus a380-842 Forecast
QF67
Qantas (Oneworld Livery)
BLR 09:30 Local airbus a330-202 Forecast
QF431
Qantas
MEL 09:30 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF728
Qantas
AYQ 09:30 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF1433
Qantas
CBR 09:35 Local -- Forecast
QF121
Qantas
ZQN 09:35 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
JQ812
Jetstar
BNE 09:35 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
JQ511
Jetstar
MEL 09:40 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
QF161
Qantas
WLG 09:40 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF578
Qantas
HTI 09:40 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF3
Qantas
AKL 09:45 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
QF922
Qantas
CNS 09:45 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
JQ119
Jetstar
NAN 09:45 Local airbus a321-251nx(lr) Forecast
VA638
Link Airways
CBR 09:50 Local saab 340b+ Forecast
NZ102
Air New Zealand
AKL 09:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
QF1590
Qantas
MCY 09:55 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
QF179
Qantas
NLK 09:55 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
JD480
Capital Airlines
TAO 09:55 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
TG476
Thai Airways
BKK 10:00 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
VA931
Virgin Australia
BNE 10:00 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
VA830
Virgin Australia
MEL 10:00 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
5Y8015
Atlas Air
ICN 10:00 Local -- Forecast
MU792
China Eastern Airlines
NKG 10:00 Local airbus a330-243 Forecast
VA1530
Virgin Australia
HBA 10:00 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
ZL9915
Rex Regional Express
ADL 10:00 Local -- Forecast
QF433
Qantas
MEL 10:05 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF512
Qantas
BNE 10:05 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
QF6155
Qantas
MEL 10:05 Local -- Forecast
ZL6663
Rex Regional Express
WGA 10:05 Local -- Forecast
QR8578
Qatar Airways
MFM 10:05 Local -- Forecast
QF2017
Qantas
BHQ 10:10 Local -- Forecast
QF735
Qantas
ADL 10:15 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
JQ203
Jetstar
AKL 10:15 Local airbus a321-251nx(lr) Forecast
JQ406
Jetstar
OOL 10:15 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
OZ602
Asiana Airlines
ICN 10:20 Local airbus a380-841 Forecast
JQ458
Jetstar
BNK 10:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AC34
Air Canada
YVR 10:20 Local -- Forecast
VA515
Virgin Australia
OOL 10:20 Local boeing 737-8sa Forecast
QF137
Qantas
CHC 10:20 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
AY295
Finnair
BKK 10:20 Local airbus a330-302 Forecast
JQ123
Jetstar (Flying With Pride Livery)
VLI 10:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
JQ7826
Jetstar
BNE 10:20 Local -- Forecast
MH250
Malaysia Airlines
KUL 10:25 Local airbus a330-941 Forecast
AC34
Air Canada
YVR 10:25 Local -- Forecast
QF1403
Qantas
MQL 10:25 Local -- Forecast
UA842
United Airlines
LAX 10:25 Local -- Forecast
MU7062
China Eastern Airlines
PVG 10:30 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
VA933
Virgin Australia
BNE 10:30 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
FP823
Flypelican
CAZ 10:30 Local -- Forecast
VA832
Virgin Australia
MEL 10:30 Local b738 Forecast
EJM652
Executive Jet Management
ADL 10:30 Local -- Forecast
QF1435
Qantas
CBR 10:35 Local -- Forecast
QF514
Qantas
BNE 10:35 Local -- Forecast
JQ660
Jetstar
AYQ 10:35 Local -- Forecast
VA640
Link Airways
CBR 10:35 Local saab 340b+ Forecast
QF645
Qantas
PER 10:35 Local boeing 737-838 Forecast
DL40
Delta Air Lines
LAX 10:40 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
QF2162
Qantas
PQQ 10:45 Local -- Forecast
D7223
Airasia X
KUL 10:45 Local -- Forecast
JQ786
Jetstar
MCY 10:50 Local -- Forecast
VA1139
Virgin Australia
BNK 10:50 Local boeing 737-8fe Forecast
JQ513
Jetstar
MEL 10:50 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
08:55
Local
SYD TMW
QF QF2002
08:55
Local
SYD NOU
QF QF91
boeing 737-838
08:55
Local
SYD AKL
QF QF143
boeing 737-838
08:55
Local
SYD PVG
HO HO1670
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
09:00
Local
SYD ZQN
NZ NZ232
airbus a320-271n
09:00
Local
SYD CFS
ZL ZL6416
saab 340b+
09:00
Local
SYD CHC
NZ NZ222
09:00
Local
SYD BNE
VA VA925
boeing 737-8fe
09:00
Local
SYD MEL
VA VA824
boeing 737-8fe
09:00
Local
SYD AKL
JQ JQ201
airbus a320-232
09:05
Local
SYD MIM
ZL ZL6117
saab 340b+
09:05
Local
SYD PKE
ZL ZL6518
09:05
Local
SYD CTS
QF QF107
airbus a330-202
09:05
Local
SYD DBO
ZL ZL6521
09:05
Local
SYD PKE
ZL ZL6846
09:05
Local
SYD PQQ
ZL ZL6362
09:10
Local
SYD TBU
QF QF189
boeing 737-838
09:10
Local
SYD OOL
JQ JQ404
airbus a320-232
09:10
Local
SYD PQQ
ZL ZL6362
saab 340b+
09:10
Local
SYD CBR
QF QF1431
09:10
Local
SYD CAZ
FP823
09:10
Local
SYD BNE
QF QF510
boeing 737-838
09:10
Local
SYD ICN
KE KE402
boeing 787-10 dreamliner
09:15
Local
SYD ZQN
VA VA161
boeing 737 max 8
09:15
Local
SYD PER
VA VA555
boeing 737 max 8
09:15
Local
SYD ADL
VA VA412
boeing 737-8fe
09:15
Local
SYD OOL
QF QF592
boeing 737-838
09:15
Local
SYD MEL
JQ JQ509
airbus a320-232
09:15
Local
SYD HND
JL JL52
boeing 777-346(er)
09:20
Local
SYD ASP
QF QF790
boeing 737-838
09:20
Local
SYD TNA
MU MU764
airbus a330-243
09:20
Local
SYD ADL
QF QF733
boeing 737-838
09:20
Local
SYD MEL
QF QF429
09:20
Local
SYD SZX
CZ CZ3072
airbus a330-343
09:20
Local
SYD OOL
VA VA511
boeing 737-8fe
09:30
Local
SYD JNB
QF QF63
airbus a380-842
09:30
Local
SYD BLR
QF QF67
airbus a330-202
09:30
Local
SYD MEL
QF QF431
boeing 737-838
09:30
Local
SYD AYQ
QF QF728
boeing 737-838
09:35
Local
SYD CBR
QF QF1433
09:35
Local
SYD ZQN
QF QF121
boeing 737-838
09:35
Local
SYD BNE
JQ JQ812
airbus a320-232
09:40
Local
SYD MEL
JQ JQ511
airbus a320-232
09:40
Local
SYD WLG
QF QF161
boeing 737-838
09:40
Local
SYD HTI
QF QF578
boeing 737-838
09:45
Local
SYD AKL
QF QF3
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
09:45
Local
SYD CNS
QF QF922
boeing 737-838
09:45
Local
SYD NAN
JQ JQ119
airbus a321-251nx(lr)
09:50
Local
SYD CBR
VA VA638
saab 340b+
09:55
Local
SYD AKL
NZ NZ102
airbus a321-271nx
09:55
Local
SYD MCY
QF QF1590
airbus a220-300
09:55
Local
SYD NLK
QF QF179
boeing 737-838
09:55
Local
SYD TAO
JD JD480
airbus a330-343
10:00
Local
SYD BKK
TG TG476
airbus a350-941
10:00
Local
SYD BNE
VA VA931
boeing 737-8fe
10:00
Local
SYD MEL
VA VA830
boeing 737-8fe
10:00
Local
SYD ICN
5Y8015
10:00
Local
SYD NKG
MU MU792
airbus a330-243
10:00
Local
SYD HBA
VA VA1530
boeing 737-8fe
10:00
Local
SYD ADL
ZL ZL9915
10:05
Local
SYD MEL
QF QF433
boeing 737-838
10:05
Local
SYD BNE
QF QF512
boeing 737-838
10:05
Local
SYD MEL
QF QF6155
10:05
Local
SYD WGA
ZL ZL6663
10:05
Local
SYD MFM
QR QR8578
10:10
Local
SYD BHQ
QF QF2017
10:15
Local
SYD ADL
QF QF735
boeing 737-838
10:15
Local
SYD AKL
JQ JQ203
airbus a321-251nx(lr)
10:15
Local
SYD OOL
JQ JQ406
airbus a320-232
10:20
Local
SYD ICN
OZ OZ602
airbus a380-841
10:20
Local
SYD BNK
JQ JQ458
airbus a320-232
10:20
Local
SYD YVR
AC AC34
10:20
Local
SYD OOL
VA VA515
boeing 737-8sa
10:20
Local
SYD CHC
QF QF137
boeing 737-838
10:20
Local
SYD BKK
AY AY295
airbus a330-302
10:20
Local
SYD VLI
JQ JQ123
airbus a320-232
10:20
Local
SYD BNE
JQ JQ7826
10:25
Local
SYD KUL
MH MH250
airbus a330-941
10:25
Local
SYD YVR
AC AC34
10:25
Local
SYD MQL
QF QF1403
10:25
Local
SYD LAX
UA UA842
10:30
Local
SYD PVG
MU MU7062
airbus a350-941
10:30
Local
SYD BNE
VA VA933
boeing 737-8fe
10:30
Local
SYD CAZ
FP823
10:30
Local
SYD MEL
VA VA832
10:30
Local
SYD ADL
EJM652
10:35
Local
SYD CBR
QF QF1435
10:35
Local
SYD BNE
QF QF514
10:35
Local
SYD AYQ
JQ JQ660
10:35
Local
SYD CBR
VA VA640
saab 340b+
10:35
Local
SYD PER
QF QF645
boeing 737-838
10:40
Local
SYD LAX
DL DL40
airbus a350-941
10:45
Local
SYD PQQ
QF QF2162
10:45
Local
SYD KUL
D7223
10:50
Local
SYD MCY
JQ JQ786
10:50
Local
SYD BNK
VA VA1139
boeing 737-8fe
10:50
Local
SYD MEL
JQ JQ513
airbus a320-232
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