Empty-leg hub
YSSY — Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
AustraliaSydney (Mascot)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) in Sydney (Mascot), Australia is an outbound empty-leg hub with 279 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $42,800.
279 live empty legs involving YSSY
- Code
- YSSY
- Traffic
- 9.0/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 12,999 ft
- Live legs
- 279
Empty-leg demand
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) in Sydney (Mascot), Australia is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 184 of 279 live legs (66%) leave YSSY, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at YSSY are to YBHM (31), from YBCG (24), and to YMML (21).
Priced empty legs at YSSY center on a median ask of $42,800, with an observed range of $19,788–$463,600 (279 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at YSSY is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (49 legs), with Cessna Citation Sovereign, Dassault Falcon 50E also active.
Key takeaways
- YSSY: 279 live empty legs (184 out / 95 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at YSSY: $42,800 (n=279).
- Busiest corridor: to YBHM (31 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (49 legs, ~18%).
Outbound empty legs leaving YSSY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 279 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | YBHMHamilton Island Airport | 31 | $45,000 |
| Inbound from | YBCGGold Coast Airport | 24 | $37,200 |
| Outbound to | YMMLMelbourne Airport | 21 | $30,400 |
| Inbound from | YMMLMelbourne Airport | 20 | $33,700 |
| Outbound to | WADDDenpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport | 19 | $101,400 |
| Outbound to | YBCGGold Coast Airport | 17 | $32,400 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 49 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 27 |
| Dassault Falcon 50E | Large Jet | 27 |
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 23 |
| Dassault Falcon 900EX | Heavy Jet | 10 |
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
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- sydneyairport.com.au
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 12,999 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 8,300 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 7,999 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is YSSY for empty legs?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) has 279 live empty-leg listings — 184 departing and 95 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at YSSY?
The median ask at YSSY is $42,800 across 279 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 to YBHM (Hamilton Island Airport), with 31 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at YSSY most often?
The Dassault Falcon 7X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at YSSY, with 49 live listings (~18% 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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