Sydney Bankstown Airport (YSBK)
Medium airport · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Sydney Bankstown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSBK |
| IATA | BWU |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°55'25" E 150°59'27" -33.92362, 150.99079 |
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11C/29C | 4,644 ft (1415 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11L/29R | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 3,419 ft (1042 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sydney Bankstown Airport at a glance
Sydney Bankstown Airport is a medium airport in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as BWU. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSBK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 11C/29C — offers 4,644 ft (1415 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11C points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSBK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sydney Bankstown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | YSSY | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | YSWS | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Camden Airport | YSCN | 31 km (17 NM) |
| RAAF Base Richmond | YSRI | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Shellharbour Airport | YSHL | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sydney Bankstown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Sydney Bankstown Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sydney Bankstown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sydney Bankstown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sydney Bankstown Airport is YSBK, and its IATA code is BWU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sydney Bankstown Airport above sea level?
Sydney Bankstown Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sydney Bankstown Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.9236, 150.9908 — in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, about 17 km away.
Does YSBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSBK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sydney Bankstown Airport?
Sydney Bankstown Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 11C/29C, measures 4,644 ft (1415 m) with a ASP surface.