Sydney Bankstown Airport (YSBK / BWU)
Empty legs and charters from Sydney
YSBK airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- YSBK
- IATA code
- BWU
- City
- Sydney
- Region
- New South Wales
- Country
- Australia
- Elevation
- 29 ft (9 m)
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney (UTC+11)
- Coordinates
- 33.9244° S, 150.9880° E
- Empty legs from
- 2
- Empty legs to
- 1
Weather & airport info YSBK
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 29 ft (9 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:54 / 19:24 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11C/29C | 1,415 m (4,644 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 11L/29R | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 11R/29L | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 120.9
- CTAF: 132.8
- Ground: 119.9
- Tower: 132.8
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map YSBK
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
Airservices Australia AIP →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for YSBK
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for YSBK.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Sydney Bankstown Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 349
- Departures
- 350
- Different jets
- 70
Most frequent origins: Newcastle Airport (22), Melbourne Essendon Airport (18), Tamworth Airport (18), Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (15), Port Macquarie Airport (14).
Most frequent destinations: Newcastle Airport (24), Wagga Wagga City Airport (17), Melbourne Essendon Airport (15), Port Macquarie Airport (14), Tamworth Airport (14).
Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (225), Cessna Citation Mustang (171), Embraer Phenom 300 (56), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (25), Beechcraft King Air 350 (21).
Tuesday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Air LinkDubbo (YSDU) · Turboprop, Light jet, Piston aircraft
- Navair Jet ServicesTurboprop, Light jet
- HelitrekHelicopter
- Flight Options (Australia)Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) (YBSU) · Light jet, Super midsize jet
- ASL Airlines AustraliaHeavy jet
- Anmar AviationPiston aircraft
- The Main Rotor HubHelicopter
- Australia By AirTurboprop, Piston aircraft
- FalconAirBrisbane International (YBBN) · Light jet, Heavy jet
- Fly Australia CharterAirlie Beach (Whitsunday) (YSHR) · Turboprop, Piston aircraft
- Redjet AviationCoonabarabran (YCBB) · Light jet, Super midsize jet
- Southeast AirwaysPiston aircraft
- Bankstown HelicoptersHelicopter
- Elite AeroLight jet
- EPS Helicopter ServicesHelicopter
- Helicopter Transport & TrainingHelicopter
- Iconic HelicoptersHelicopter
- Pegasus Air ServicesPiston aircraft
- Sydney By HelicopterHelicopter
- Airmed AustraliaLight jet, Piston aircraft
- Coulson Aviation AustraliaTurboprop, Helicopter
- Handel AviationPiston aircraft
- Rotor HeadHelicopter
Empty legs from YSBK
2 departures available
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysSydneyYSBK · Sydney Bankstown AirportAucklandNZAA · Auckland International AirportLegacy 600——On request8NovSydney → AucklandYSBK → NZAA · in 5 daysLegacy 600On request
- Mon, Dec 28in 55 daysSydneyYSBK · Sydney Bankstown AirportTownsvilleYBTL · Townsville AirportChallenger 604——On request28DecSydney → TownsvilleYSBK → YBTL · in 55 daysChallenger 604On request
YSBK · Sydney Bankstown Airport
NZAA · Auckland International Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to YSBK
1 arrivals available
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Sydney Airport
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About the airport
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YSBK airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Sydney airport (YSBK) today?
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for Sydney (YSBK). For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Sydney airport (YSBK)?
Sydney (YSBK) has 3 runways: runway 11C/29C with 1,415 m (4,644 ft), asphalt, runway 11L/29R with 1,100 m (3,609 ft), asphalt and runway 11R/29L with 1,042 m (3,419 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,415 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Sydney airport (YSBK)?
Frequencies at YSBK: Tower 132.8 MHz, Ground 119.9 MHz and ATIS 120.9 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Sydney Bankstown Airport?
The ICAO code is YSBK and the IATA code is BWU. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of YSBK airport?
Sydney Bankstown Airport sits at 29 ft (9 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Australia/Sydney.
Can I fly to YSBK by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Sydney Bankstown Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to YSBK?
There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Sydney Bankstown Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.