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{{infobox|fullname=Sydney<br />Kingsford Smith International Airport|
{{infobox|fullname=Sydney<br />Kingsford Smith International Airport|
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aptype=Commercial|
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website=http://www.sydneyairport.com.au|
website=http://www.sydneyairport.com.au|
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mapsource=Aerodrome Chart|
mapsource=Aerodrome Chart|
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atctower=120.5 rwys 16R-34L & 07-25, 124.7 rwy 16L-34R|
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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is the main airport for Sydney, Australia.  Founded in 1920, it is Australia's busiest airport (despite this, it is the smallest capital city airport in terms of area) and is the world's oldest continually operated commercial airport.  The airport is named after Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, the famous aviator who was the first to fly across the Pacific Ocean.  Home to Qantas Airways, Sydney Airport is also regularly served by over 50 other airlines, domestic and international.  Currently, more than 26 million passengers pass through the airport each year.
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is the main airport for Sydney, Australia.  Founded in 1920, it is Australia's busiest airport (despite this, it is the smallest capital city airport in terms of area) and is the world's oldest continually operated commercial airport.  The airport is named after Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, the famous aviator who was the first to fly across the Pacific Ocean.  Home to Qantas Airways, Sydney Airport is also regularly served by over 50 other airlines, domestic and international.  Currently, more than 26 million passengers pass through the airport each year.
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===International Terminal Observation Deck===
===International Terminal Observation Deck===
THIS IS NOW PEREMENTALY CLOSED
The only official spotting location at Sydney Airport is the observation deck located in the northern part of the international terminal.  The observation deck incorporates the Esky Bar, and food, drinks and seating are available.  This makes it a comfortable place to spend some time spotting.  The best views from the deck are of 16R takeoffs and landings, and 34L takeoffs.  The Sydney skyline provides a nice backdrop for aircraft on approach to 16R.  Views over the northern part of the international terminal and of aircraft taxiing to and from the domestic terminal are also good.  Part of runway 07-25 is visible, but the observation deck is not a good spot for watching movements there.
The only official spotting location at Sydney Airport is the observation deck located in the northern part of the international terminal.  The observation deck incorporates the Esky Bar, and food, drinks and seating are available.  This makes it a comfortable place to spend some time spotting.  The best views from the deck are of 16R takeoffs and landings, and 34L takeoffs.  The Sydney skyline provides a nice backdrop for aircraft on approach to 16R.  Views over the northern part of the international terminal and of aircraft taxiing to and from the domestic terminal are also good.  Part of runway 07-25 is visible, but the observation deck is not a good spot for watching movements there.


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<br>'''Update''': As of early 2007, the upstairs bar at the observation deck itself was removed along with most of the seating. The main restaurant/bar downstairs still exists.  
<br>'''Update''': As of early 2007, the upstairs bar at the observation deck itself was removed along with most of the seating. The main restaurant/bar downstairs still exists.  


Photography is best in the afternoon and evening, when the light is best.  The approximate required lens focal length is 50 to 300mm, though 200mm is still fine as a maximum.  The best place to shoot from is right at the top of the stairs up to the deck.  This is useful for everything except 16R approach photos (in front of the city) and some cargo apron movements.  For these, it is necessary to use the convenient holes in the glass wall at the far northern end of the observation deck, just next to the lift.
Photography is best in the afternoon and evening when the light is best.  The approximate required lens focal length is 50 to 300mm, though 200mm is still fine as a maximum.  The best place to shoot from is right at the top of the stairs up to the deck.  This is useful for everything except 16R approach photos (in front of the city) and some cargo apron movements.  Of these, it is necessary to use the convenient holes in the glass wall at the far northern end of the observation deck, just next to the lift.


Be aware that parking at the International Terminal carpark is very expensive. It is possible to park over on the other side of the Cooks River (to the west of the airport, near the St. George Rowing Club in Arncliffe) and walk across. This takes about 10 minutes - much more preferable than lining the coffers of SACL even more!
Be aware that parking at the International Terminal carpark is very expensive. It is possible to park over on the other side of the Cooks River (to the west of the airport, near the St. George Rowing Club in Arncliffe) and walk across. This takes about 10 minutes - much more preferable than lining the coffers of SACL even more!
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The 16L Mound is a small hill located directly under the 16L approach. The view from this spot is similar to Qantas Drive in that aircraft pass dizzyingly low overhead, however the 16L Mound is less exciting than Qantas Drive because the aircraft involved are much smaller (16L is normally only used for A330-size aircraft or smaller). Still, the 16L Mound offers the best view of 16L/34R operations, and it is the place to come to see the bulk of 'smaller' movements.
The 16L Mound is a small hill located directly under the 16L approach. The view from this spot is similar to Qantas Drive in that aircraft pass dizzyingly low overhead, however the 16L Mound is less exciting than Qantas Drive because the aircraft involved are much smaller (16L is normally only used for A330-size aircraft or smaller). Still, the 16L Mound offers the best view of 16L/34R operations, and it is the place to come to see the bulk of 'smaller' movements.


To get to the 16L Mound from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshhold) and then walk up onto the grass hill. This is the 16L Mound. Make sure you park away from the 16L threshhold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park.  
To get to the 16L Mound from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshold) and then walk up onto the grass hill. This is the 16L Mound. Make sure you park away from the 16L threshold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park.  


You can photograph from directly under the 16L approach, or from west of it to get a side view of the approaches. Also to the west of the approach path, there is an unobstructed view over the runway (16L/34R) which allows you to photograph 16L touchdowns, 34R touchdowns a bit further away, 16L and 34R departures, and taxiway movements. Photography is best in the afternoon. Approximate required lens focal length is 18mm or thereabouts for photographing aircraft overhead, and about 70 to 400mm for all other shots.
You can photograph from directly under the 16L approach, or from west of it to get a side view of the approaches. Also to the west of the approach path, there is an unobstructed view over the runway (16L/34R) which allows you to photograph 16L touchdowns, 34R touchdowns a bit further away, 16L and 34R departures, and taxiway movements. Photography is best in the afternoon. Approximate required lens focal length is 18mm or thereabouts for photographing aircraft overhead, and about 70 to 400mm for all other shots.
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===The Beach===
===The Beach===


The Beach is a favourite spot for both photography and viewing. The Southern end of 16R/34L is visible, with 16R and 34L rotations often occuring in front of either Sydney ATC Tower or the city skyline. 34L landings can also be observed in the distance, as well as 16L arrivals behind the tower. Aircraft taxiing along taxiway Alpha are always crowd-pleasers, with wingtips passing just meters from the fenceline - don't forget to wave to the pilots! Other taxi movements can been seen across the runway, with smaller aircraft frequently taxiing to or from 16L/34R. The gates to the carpark at The Beach are locked at around 7 or 8PM.
The Beach is a favourite spot for both photography and viewing. The Southern end of 16R/34L is visible, with 16R and 34L rotations often occurring in front of either Sydney ATC Tower or the city skyline. 34L landings can also be observed in the distance, as well as 16L arrivals behind the tower. Aircraft taxiing along taxiway Alpha are always crowd-pleasers, with wingtips passing just meters from the fenceline - don't forget to wave to the pilots! Other taxi movements can been seen across the runway, with smaller aircraft frequently taxiing to or from 16L/34R. The gates to the carpark at The Beach are locked at around 7 or 8PM.


To get to The Beach travelling west on General Holmes Drive (from the east side of the airport), continue along until you pass through the tunnel under 16R/34L. Exiting the tunnel, stay in the lane in which you can either go left (for the M5) or straight (for General Holmes Drive). Go straight, and immediately after the M5 entrances branches off to the left there is a small left turn lane which leads into an Airservices Australia facility. Turn left into there, then turn right around the buildings in front of you, then left (continuing around the buildings) and then left again. There should be a carpark straight ahead of you, in which you park. For carpark spotting (see photography info below), stay put. Otherwise, head towards the bushes at the far end of the carpark and follow the fenceline there until you reach a cleared area and another fence preventing further forward progress - this is The Beach fenceline area. To get to The Beach travelling east on General Holmes Drive, look for a small turnoff to your left after passing over the Endeavour Bridge. This leads to the Airservices Australia area, at which point you can skirt around the buildings to the carpark following the directions outlined above. There is no way to get to The Beach going east on the M5, so you need to pass through the tunnel under the runway, turn around, and following the directions for travelling west on General Holmes Drive.
To get to The Beach travelling west on General Holmes Drive (from the east side of the airport), continue along until you pass through the tunnel under 16R/34L. Exiting the tunnel, stay in the lane in which you can either go left (for the M5) or straight (for General Holmes Drive). Go straight, and immediately after the M5 entrances branches off to the left there is a small left turn lane which leads into an Airservices Australia facility. Turn left into there, then turn right around the buildings in front of you, then left (continuing around the buildings) and then left again. There should be a carpark straight ahead of you, in which you park. For carpark spotting (see photography info below), stay put. Otherwise, head towards the bushes at the far end of the carpark and follow the fenceline there until you reach a cleared area and another fence preventing further forward progress - this is The Beach fenceline area. To get to The Beach travelling east on General Holmes Drive, look for a small turnoff to your left after passing over the Endeavour Bridge. This leads to the Airservices Australia area, at which point you can skirt around the buildings to the carpark following the directions outlined above. There is no way to get to The Beach going east on the M5, so you need to pass through the tunnel under the runway, turn around, and following the directions for travelling west on General Holmes Drive.
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A view of Qantas Drive from the opposite side of the road as the main spot:
A view of Qantas Drive from the opposite side of the road as the main spot:
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This is where the spot is.
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===Shep's Hill (Tower Mound)===
===Shep's Hill (Tower Mound)===
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Previously known as the Tower Mound, this spot has been renamed in honour of the late Bruce "Shep" Shepherd, a much loved and respected member of the Sydney spotting community who passed away in October, 2005. While photography at the hill isn't as unique as some other spots (unless you don't mind side-on photos), general viewing is excellent as the elevated persepective gives you a great view of a large portion of the airport. Shep's hill is a great place to relax, airband scanner in hand, in the shadow of the Sydney ATC Tower. 16R roll-outs and departures, 34L departures, 07 arrivals and departures, and 25 roll-outs and departures are all visible. There are good views of the International Terminal, and all aircraft going to and coming from runway 16L-34R pass right in front of you.
Previously known as the Tower Mound, this spot has been renamed in honour of the late Bruce "Shep" Shepherd, a much loved and respected member of the Sydney spotting community who passed away in October, 2005. While photography at the hill isn't as unique as some other spots (unless you don't mind side-on photos), general viewing is excellent as the elevated persepective gives you a great view of a large portion of the airport. Shep's hill is a great place to relax, airband scanner in hand, in the shadow of the Sydney ATC Tower. 16R roll-outs and departures, 34L departures, 07 arrivals and departures, and 25 roll-outs and departures are all visible. There are good views of the International Terminal, and all aircraft going to and coming from runway 16L-34R pass right in front of you.


To get to Shep's Hill, get onto Ross Smith Avenue (the road that skirts the eastern side of the airport, parallel to General Holmes Drive) travelling south, away from the domestic terminals. You will pass the helicopter pads on the right, followed shortly by the [http://www.airsidetarmactours.com Airside Tarmac Tours] office on the left. Continue on the road past the long term carpark and the various rental car lots, around a few sharp jogs in the road, until you reach the fenceline below the Tower (at which point you'll see Shep's Hill). You can park pretty much anywhere on the grass below or on the hill, though as always be sure to stay at least three meters from the fence and just generally keep out of the way of any other vehicles.
To get to Shep's Hill, get onto Ross Smith Avenue (the road that skirts the eastern side of the airport, parallel to General Holmes Drive) travelling south, away from the domestic terminals. You will pass the helicopter pads on the right. Continue on the road past the long term carpark and the various rental car lots, around a few sharp jogs in the road, until you reach the fenceline below the Tower (at which point you'll see Shep's Hill). You can park pretty much anywhere on the grass below or on the hill, though as always be sure to stay at least three meters from the fence and just generally keep out of the way of any other vehicles.


Photography, as mentioned above, isn't particularly unique at Shep's Hill. However, if you're content with side-on shots, it's fine.  Photographic opportunities comprise 16R arrivals, 34L arrivals and departures, and taxiway Bravo and taxiway Charlie movements (among others). Shots of 07 arrivals and 25 departures are possible, but not ideal (especially in summer when there is a large amount of heat haze). Lighting for photography is best in the morning. The approximate lens focal length required is 70 to 300mm.
Photography, as mentioned above, isn't particularly unique at Shep's Hill. However, if you're content with side-on shots, it's fine.  Photographic opportunities comprise 16R arrivals, 34L arrivals and departures, and taxiway Bravo and taxiway Charlie movements (among others). Shots of 07 arrivals and 25 departures are possible, but not ideal (especially in summer when there is a large amount of heat haze). Lighting for photography is best in the morning. The approximate lens focal length required is 70 to 300mm.
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<br>'''Update''': A line of newly installed lighting poles directly between Shep's Hill and the runway is an annoying obstruction.  
<br>'''Update''': A line of newly installed lighting poles directly between Shep's Hill and the runway is an annoying obstruction.  
'''SYDNEY AIRPORT HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED A SPOTTING DECK AT SHEPS MOUND (AUGUST 2017)'''


[http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=-33945048&x=151180263&z=18&l=0&m=s Wikimapia location and description.]
[http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=-33945048&x=151180263&z=18&l=0&m=s Wikimapia location and description.]
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The Radar Field contains a large mound of gravelly construction material which gives you an excellent, elevated view of 16R/34L and the taxiways on either side (Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie). The visible action is similar to that which can be seen from Shep's Hill, however the Radar Field affords an added view of 34L touchdowns which is relatively unique compared to all of the other spots. Note that, because the mound at the Radar Field is on a construction site, access may be limited at times - weekends are your best bet. Also, you may find that the size of the mound changes from one visit to the next, as the material that it is made up of is used for the construction.
The Radar Field contains a large mound of gravelly construction material which gives you an excellent, elevated view of 16R/34L and the taxiways on either side (Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie). The visible action is similar to that which can be seen from Shep's Hill, however the Radar Field affords an added view of 34L touchdowns which is relatively unique compared to all of the other spots. Note that, because the mound at the Radar Field is on a construction site, access may be limited at times - weekends are your best bet. Also, you may find that the size of the mound changes from one visit to the next, as the material that it is made up of is used for the construction.


To get to the Radar Field from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshhold) and then walk up onto the grass hill (the 16L Mound - see above) and straight towards the 16R/34L fenceline across a somewhat big field (at which point you'll see the large mound that you stand on). Make sure you park away from the 16L threshhold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park.
To get to the Radar Field from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshold) and then walk up onto the grass hill (the 16L Mound - see above) and straight towards the 16R/34L fenceline across a somewhat big field (at which point you'll see the large mound that you stand on). Make sure you park away from the 16L threshold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park.


The main photographic attraction of the Radar Field is the view it gives you of 34L touchdowns and late 16R rotations and departures. You also have a similar view of side-ons as at Shep's Hill, as well as taxiway movements. Lighting is best for photography in the morning. The approximate required focal length is about 300 to 400mm for 34L touchdowns, and about 50 to 400mm for most other shots.
The main photographic attraction of the Radar Field is the view it gives you of 34L touchdowns and late 16R rotations and departures. You also have a similar view of side-ons as at Shep's Hill, as well as taxiway movements. Lighting is best for photography in the morning. The approximate required focal length is about 300 to 400mm for 34L touchdowns, and about 50 to 400mm for most other shots.
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===International===
===International===


Aerolineas Argentinas (A340-200)
'''AirAsia X''' (A330-300)
<br>Air Calin (A320-200, A330-200)<br>
<br>'''Aircalin''' (A320-200, A330-200)<br>
Air Canada (B767-300ER)
'''Air Canada''' (B777-200LR)
<br>Air China (B767-300ER, B777-200)<br>
<br>'''Air China''' (A330-200)<br>
Air Mauritius (A340-300)
'''Air India''' (B787-8 Dreamliner)
<br>Air New Zealand (A320-200, B767-300ER, and occasionally B777-200ER and B747-400)<br>
<br>'''Air New Zealand''' (A320-200, B777-200, B787-9 Dreamliner, and occasionally B777-300ER)<br>
Air Niugini (B767-300ER, and occasionally F100)
'''Air Niugini''' (B737-700)
<br>Air Pacific (B737-800, B737-700, B747-400)<br>
<br>'''Air Vanuatu''' (B737-800)<br>
Air Tahiti Nui (A340-300)
'''Asiana Airlines''' (B777-200ER, A330-300, and occasionally A380-800)
<br>Air Vanuatu (B737-300)<br>
<br> '''All Nippon Airways''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)  
Asiana Airlines (B777-200ER)
<br>'''American Airlines''' (B777-300ER, occasionally the B787-9 Dreamliner)
<br>British Airways (B747-400, B777-200ER)<br>
<br> '''Beijing Capital Airlines''' (A330-200)
Cathay Pacific Airways (A330-300)
<br>'''British Airways''' (B777-300ER)<br>
<br>China Airlines (A340-300)<br>
'''Cathay Pacific Airways''' (A330-300, B777-300ER)
China Eastern Airlines (A340-300, A340-600)
<br>'''Cebu Pacific''' (A330-300)
<br>China Southern Airlines (A330-200, B777-200ER)<br>
<br>'''China Airlines''' (A330-300)<br>
Emirates Airlines (A340-500, B777-300ER, and occasionally B777-200ER)
'''China Eastern Airlines''' (A330-200, A330-300)
<br>Etihad Airways (A340-500)<br>
<br>'''China Southern Airlines''' (A330-200, A330-300)<br>
Freedom Air (A320-200)
'''Delta Air Lines''' (A350-900)
<br>Garuda Indonesia (A330-300)<br>
<br> '''Emirates Airlines''' (A380-800, occasionally the B777-300/ER - usually on flights to Bangkok.)
Gulf Air (A340-300)
<br>'''Etihad Airways''' (B777-300ER, A380-800)
<br>Hawaiian Airlines (B767-300ER)<br>
<br>'''Fiji Airways''' (B737-700 - flights to Suva, B737-800, A330-200, A330-300 - final three aircraft mentioned operate almost exclusively on flights to Nadi from Sydney.)
Japan Airlines (B747-300, B747-400, and occasionally B747-200)
<br>'''Garuda Indonesia''' (A330-200, A330-300)
<br>Jetstar (A320-200, A330-200)
<br>'''Hainan Airlines''' (A330-200)
<br>Korean Air (A330-300, B777-200ER, B777-300, B747-400)<br>
<br>'''Hawaiian Airlines''' (A330-200)<br>
Lan Chile (A340-300)
'''Japan Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)
<br>Malaysia Airlines (B747-400, B777-200ER)<br>
<br>'''Jetstar''' (A320-200, A321-200, B787-8 Dreamliner)
Pacific Blue Airlines (B737-800)
<br>'''Korean Air''' (A330-300, and occasionally B747-8i, A380-800)<br>
<br>Philipine Airlines (A330-300)<br>
'''LATAM Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)
Polynesian Blue Airlines (B737-800)
<br>'''Malaysia Airlines''' (A330-300)<br>
<br>Qantas Airways (B737-400, B737-800, B767-300ER, A330-300, B747-300, B747-400)<br>
'''Philipine Airlines''' (A330-300, A340-300 occasionally used.)<br>
Qantas New Zealand (Jetconnect) (B737-300, B737-400)
'''Qantas Airways''' (B737-800, A330-200, A330-300, B787-9 Dreamliner, A380-800)<br>
<br>Royal Brunei Airlines (B767-300ER)<br>
'''Qantas New Zealand''' (Jetconnect) (B737-800) (Using New Zealand Regos.)
Singapore Airlines (B747-400)
<br>'''Qatar Airways''' (A380-800)
<br>Thai Airways (B747-400)<br>
<br>'''Scoot''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)
United Airlines (B747-400)
<br>'''Singapore''' Airlines (B777-200ER, B777-300ER, A380-800)
<br>Vietnam Airlines (B777-200ER)<br>
<br>'''Thai Airways''' (B747-400)<br>
Virgin Atlantic (A340-600)
'''United Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)
<br>'''Vietnam Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)<br>


===Domestic===
===Domestic===
 
'''Jetstar''' (A320-200, A321-200) A budget carrier subsidary of Qantas.<br>
Aeropelican Air Services (EMB-110)
'''REX''' - Regional Express (SA-227DC, SF340A/B)
<br>Air Link Airlines (Dubbo) (PA-31, B1900D)<br>
<br>'''Qantas Airways''' (B737-800, A330-200, A330-300 [Occasional -300 use], B787-9 Dreamliner)<br>
Big Sky Express (SA-227AC)
'''QantasLink''' Operated by; '''(Eastern Australia Airlines)''' (DHC-8-300, DHC-8-400) '''(Cobham Aviation Services)''' (B717-200)
<br>Jetstar (A320-200)<br>
<br>'''Virgin Australia''' (B737-800)
REX - Regional Express (SA-227DC, SF340A/B)
<br>Qantas Airways (B737-400, B737-800, B767-300ER, A330-300)<br>
QantasLink (Eastern Australia Airlines) (DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, DHC-8-300, DHC-8-400)
<br>Virgin Blue Airlines (B737-700, B737-800)


===Cargo===
===Cargo===


Atlas Air (B747-400F/SCD)<br>
'''Atlas Air''' (B747-400F/SCD) - ''Operated for Qantas Freight.''<br>
Cathay Pacific Cargo (B747-200SF/SCD)
'''Cathay Pacific Cargo''' (B747-8F)<br>
<br>DHL Cargo (Asian Express Airlines) (B727-200Adv F)<br>
'''Cobham Aviation Services Ltd.''' (Bae-146-300QT) ''Operated for Qantas Freight.''
Federal Express (MD-11F)
<br>'''DHL Cargo''' (Asian Express Airlines) (B757-200)<br>
<br>Korean Air Cargo (B747-400F/SCD, B747-400F/ER/SCD)<br>
'''Federal Express''' (MD-11F)
Malaysia Airlines Cargo (B747-200B/SF)
<br>'''Korean Air Cargo''' (B747-400F/SCD, B747-400F/ER/SCD)<br>
<br>Martinair Cargo (B747-200SCD, B747-400BCF)<br>
'''MASkargo''' (A330-200F) <br>
Polar Air Cargo (B747-400F/SCD)
'''Polar Air Cargo''' (Boeing 767-300F) <br>
<br>Singapore Airlines Cargo (B747-400F/SCD)<br>
'''Qantas Freight.''' (Boeing 737-300/400?, Boeing 767-300 - ER?)
United Parcel Service (B767-300ER, MD-11F, B747-200B/SF)
<br>'''Singapore Airlines Cargo''' (B747-400F/SCD)<br>
'''Toll Aviation Services.''' (Boeing 737-300/400) ''Operated for Qantas Freight.''<br>
'''Tasman Cargo Airlines.''' (Boeing 757-200F) ''Operated For DHL.''<br>
'''United Parcel Service''' (MD-11F)


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
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Unfortunately, many of the spots at Sydney Airport require a car to get to. You can, however, take an Airport Link train from the city or a route 400 Sydney Bus (originating at Bondi) to the International or Domestic terminals and from there walk to many of the northern and eastern spots. The 25 Threshold and the Helicopter Area are an easy 15-20 minute walk from the Domestic Terminal, and a further 10 minutes takes you to Shep's Hill. The Qantas Drive spot is relatively close to the International Terminal, but try to cross over to the correct side of Qantas Drive directly in front of the short-term carpark to avoid a somewhat difficult crossing of Qantas Drive itself. Walk through the carpark, away from the terminal building and to the left of the large office building, and you'll find a red-brick crossing and a path going under the road. Turn right and follow the footpath to the 16R approach. The International Terminal Observation Deck is the only very easy spot to get to without a car - take one of the aforementioned means of public transport to the International Terminal. The route 410 Sydney Bus (also from Bondi) stops at the Qantas Jetbase, but skips both the International and Domestic terminals.
Unfortunately, many of the spots at Sydney Airport require a car to get to. You can, however, take an Airport Link train from the city or a route 400 Sydney Bus (originating at Bondi) to the International or Domestic terminals and from there walk to many of the northern and eastern spots. The 25 Threshold and the Helicopter Area are an easy 15-20 minute walk from the Domestic Terminal, and a further 10 minutes takes you to Shep's Hill. The Qantas Drive spot is relatively close to the International Terminal, but try to cross over to the correct side of Qantas Drive directly in front of the short-term carpark to avoid a somewhat difficult crossing of Qantas Drive itself. Walk through the carpark, away from the terminal building and to the left of the large office building, and you'll find a red-brick crossing and a path going under the road. Turn right and follow the footpath to the 16R approach. The International Terminal Observation Deck is the only very easy spot to get to without a car - take one of the aforementioned means of public transport to the International Terminal. The route 410 Sydney Bus (also from Bondi) stops at the Qantas Jetbase, but skips both the International and Domestic terminals.


As far as facilities go, there are places to get food on both the departures and arrivals levels in the International Terminal. Hotels at the airport include the "Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport," "The Mercure," and the "Hotel Formule 1."
As far as facilities go, there are places to get food pre-security on both the departures and arrivals levels in the International Terminal and on the arrivals level in the Domestic Terminal T2. Hotels at the airport include the "Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport," "The Mercure," and the "Hotel Formule 1."


==Links==
==Links==


*[http://audio.liveatc.net:8012/yssy.m3u LiveATC.net - SYD Live ATC Audio Feed]
*[http://audio.liveatc.net:8012/yssy.m3u LiveATC.net - SYD Live ATC Audio Feed]
*[http://www.ozradar.com/ SYD Live Radar]
*[http://tinyurl.com/ywdkgp All points mentioned here on Google map]
*[http://www.airservices.gov.au/brief/html.asp?/cgi-bin/avreq?met=YSSY ATIS report for YSSY (Sydney Airport)]
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