Empty-leg hub

YSSY — Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

AustraliaSydney (Mascot)

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) in Sydney (Mascot), Australia is a two-way empty-leg hub with 375 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $141,400.

375 live empty legs involving YSSY

Empty-leg demand

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) in Sydney (Mascot), Australia sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 211 outbound and 164 inbound across 375 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at YSSY center on a median ask of $141,400, with an observed range of $7,631–$383,100 (375 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at YSSY are from OMDB (38), to VTSS (35), and to YMML (34).

Aircraft mix at YSSY is led by Dassault Falcon 8X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (52 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G650ER also active.

Key takeaways

  • YSSY: 375 live empty legs (211 out / 164 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at YSSY: $141,400 (n=375).
  • Busiest corridor: from OMDB (38 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 8X (52 legs, ~14%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at YSSY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 375 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromOMDBDubai International Airport38$321,400
Outbound toVTSSHat Yai International Airport35$141,400
Outbound toYMMLMelbourne Airport34$30,600
Inbound fromVHHHHong Kong International Airport31$147,900
Inbound fromOTHHHamad International Airport29$343,600
Outbound toYMMBMelbourne Moorabbin Airport19$30,400

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet52
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet38
Gulfstream G650ERUltra Long Range Jet38
Gulfstream G650Ultra Long Range27
Embraer Legacy 600Heavy Jet15

Airport facts

IATA
SYD
ICAO
YSSY
City
Sydney (Mascot)
Country
Australia
Type
large airport
Elevation
21 ft
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Region
Oceania
Runways
3
Longest runway
12,999 ft
Traffic score
9.0 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
16R/34L12,999 ft148 ftASPYes
07/258,300 ft148 ftASPYes
16L/34R7,999 ft148 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is YSSY for empty legs?

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) has 375 live empty-leg listings — 211 departing and 164 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at YSSY?

The median ask at YSSY is $141,400 across 375 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at YSSY?

The strongest live corridor at YSSY is from OMDB (Dubai International Airport), with 38 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at YSSY most often?

The Dassault Falcon 8X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at YSSY, with 52 live listings (~14% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

The primary code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is YSSY.

Where is YSSY airport located?

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) is in Sydney (Mascot), Australia.

What is the ICAO code for SYD?

The ICAO code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is YSSY.

What is the longest runway at YSSY?

The longest runway at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) is 12,999 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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