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 398 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $44,600.
398 live empty legs involving YSSY
Empty-leg demand
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) in Sydney (Mascot), Australia is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 283 of 398 live legs (71%) leave YSSY, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving YSSY concentrate toward NZAA, YBCG, YBHM.
Priced empty legs at YSSY center on a median ask of $44,600, with an observed range of $20,147–$564,600 (398 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at YSSY is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (31 legs), with Dassault Falcon 8X, Bombardier Challenger 600 also active.
Key takeaways
- YSSY: 398 live empty legs (283 out / 115 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at YSSY: $44,600 (n=398).
- Busiest corridor: to NZAA (68 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (31 legs, ~8%).
Outbound empty legs leaving YSSY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 398 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 | NZAAAuckland International Airport | 68 | $52,800 |
| Outbound to | YBCGGold Coast Airport | 46 | $30,400 |
| Outbound to | YBHMHamilton Island Airport | 46 | $44,500 |
| Inbound from | YMMLMelbourne Airport | 40 | $33,000 |
| Outbound to | YMMLMelbourne Airport | 19 | $32,300 |
| Inbound from | YBBNBrisbane International Airport | 16 | $38,250 |
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 | 31 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 15 |
| Bombardier Challenger 600 | Heavy Jet | 13 |
| Dassault Falcon 900EX | Heavy Jet | 12 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 11 |
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 398 live empty-leg listings — 283 departing and 115 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at YSSY?
The median ask at YSSY is $44,600 across 398 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 NZAA (Auckland International Airport), with 68 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 31 live listings (~8% 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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