Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) International Airport (YSSY)
Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) International Airport
ICAO Code YSSY
Known locally as KSA
Sydney Air Traffic Control (Airservices Australia) is responsible for the Sydney Basin area and consists of the following positions.
"Flow control" sequences the aircraft into Sydney
"Approach North" and "approach South" are responsible for arriving aircraft into Sydney.
"Director East" and "Director West" are responsible for spacing and horizontal separation on final approach to the close parallel runways Rwy 16L/34R and 16R/34L as well as 07/25. Pilots are required to monitor a separate PARM (Parallel Approach Radar Monitoring) frequency and if minimum horizontal separation is breached, obey the Directors "BREAKOUT" instructions as broadcast.
"Departures North" and "Departures South" are responsible for departures at Sydney
"Departures West" is responsible for arrivals and departures at Bankstown
"Approach West" is responsible for the Richmond airspace above 1500ft
"Sydney Tower" is responsible for final clearance to land and take off"
"Sydney Ground" is responsible for taxiway clearances"
"Sydney Radar" responsible for the service provided in class G airspace within 45nm of Sydney .
"Sydney Terminal" is the first point of contact for aircraft wishing to enter controlled airspace
Each position has its own airspace but this varies depending on the runways in use at Sydney KSA
For more information see:
http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/pilotcentre/training/flyingaround/sydney.asp#ats
Input Frequencies:
Updated in the last 7 days
Updated in the last 24 hrs
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Airservices Australia
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 6.67600 |
|
F |
|
VOLMET |
Australia VOLMET. 24hr Aviation Weather including YSSY. +00-05 and +30-35 |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 11.38700 |
|
F |
|
VOLMET |
Australia VOLMET. 24hr Aviation Weather including YSSY. +00-05 and +30-35 |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 112.10000 |
|
F |
|
VOR/DME |
VOR/DME. Sydney C-ATIS |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 118.40000 |
|
BM |
|
DEPA S/W/NW |
Sydney Departures - South, West & North-west (Beyond 15nm) |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 118.55000 |
|
F |
|
C-ATIS |
Sydney C-ATIS (on test) |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 119.45000 |
|
BM |
|
APP RADAR W |
Sydney Parallel Approach Radar - West |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 120.50000 |
|
BM |
|
TWR 16R |
Sydney Tower - Rwy 16R/34L and 07/25 |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 121.10000 |
|
BM |
|
FLIGHTWATCH |
Sydney Flightwatch |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 121.70000 |
|
BM |
|
GROUND |
Sydney Ground - East of Rwy 16R/34L |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 123.00000 |
|
BM |
|
DEPA N/E |
Sydney Departures - North & East |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 124.40000 |
|
BM |
|
APP |
Sydney Approach - between 40nm to 10nm North & East |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 124.55000 |
|
BM |
|
RADAR |
Sydney Radar (Directed traffic information South & West) |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 124.70000 |
|
BM |
|
TWR 16L/34R |
Sydney Tower - Rwy 16L/34R |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 125.30000 |
|
BM |
|
DIRECT EAST |
Sydney Director - East |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 125.80000 |
|
BM |
|
RADAR |
Sydney Radar (Directed traffic information North & East) |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 126.10000 |
|
BM |
|
DIRECT WEST |
Sydney Director - West |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 126.25000 |
|
F |
|
C-ATIS |
Sydney C-ATIS |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 126.50000 |
|
BM |
|
GND W 16R |
Sydney Ground Control - West of Rwy 16R/34L |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 127.60000 |
|
BM |
|
TOWER |
Sydney Tower (standby backup) |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 128.30000 |
|
BM |
|
APP |
Sydney Approach - between 40nm and 10nm South & West |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 129.70000 |
|
BM |
|
DEP S/W/NW |
Sydney Departures - South, West & North-west |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 131.00000 |
VKE787 |
BM |
|
ARFF |
Sydney Airport Firefighting & Rescue Services |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 133.80000 |
|
BM |
|
CLEARANCE |
Sydney Clearance Delivery |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 133.95000 |
|
BM |
|
APP EAST |
Sydney Parallel Approach Radar - East |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 135.10000 |
|
BM |
|
CLEARANCE |
Sydney Terminal - Inbound Clearances (within 45nm Sydney) |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 135.90000 |
|
BM |
|
RICH APP |
Richmond Approach & R-569 |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 363.80000 |
|
BM |
|
RICH APP |
Richmond Approach & R-569 |
AM |
Aircraft |
Aeropelican
REX
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 135.55000 |
VZE206 |
BM |
CSQ |
REX |
Tx Domestic Terminal 2, Sydney Airport, Mascot 20w |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 505.26250 |
VZE468 |
RM |
151.4 PL |
REX |
Tx Domestic Terminal 2, Sydney Airport 50w |
FM |
Aircraft |
Jetstar
Jetstar is Qantas' Budget Airline Carrier - in competition with Virgin Blue.
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 126.40000 |
VM2RH |
BM |
|
JETSTAR |
Tx/Rx Mascot 25w |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 130.92500 |
VME785 |
BM |
|
JETSTAR |
Tx/Rx Mascot 10w |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 506.47500 |
VMN686 |
BM |
|
JETSTAR |
Tx Mascot 5w |
FM |
Aircraft |
| 506.81250 |
VMN686 |
BM |
|
JETSTAR |
Tx Mascot 5w |
FM |
Aircraft |
| 508.15000 |
VMN686 |
BM |
|
JETSTAR |
Tx Mascot 5w |
FM |
Aircraft |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 130.75000 |
VNE853 |
BM |
|
VIRGIN |
Tx International Terminal |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 131.20000 |
VLG312 |
BM |
|
VIRGIN |
Tx Domestic Terminal 2 |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 136.90000 |
AXE450 |
BM |
|
VIRGIN |
Terminal 2 Sydney Airport MASCOT |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 467.15000 |
VME955 |
RM |
123.0 PL |
VIRGIN |
Tx Domestic Terminal 2 |
FM |
Business |
| 505.73750 |
VNE865 |
RM |
136.5 PL |
VIRGIN |
Tx International Terminal |
FM |
Business |
| 506.80000 |
VLG311 |
RM |
|
VIRGIN |
Tx Domestic Terminal 2 |
FM |
Business |
Air New Zealand
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.70000 |
|
BM |
|
Air NZ |
Tx International Terminal |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 461.30000 |
VH2ENZ |
RM |
|
Air NZ |
Tx International Terminal - 5 watts |
FM |
Business |
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.05000 |
|
BM |
|
ANA |
Tx International Terminal |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 464.20000 |
|
RM |
|
ANA |
Tx International Terminal |
FM |
Business |
Austrian Airlines (formerly Lauda)
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.40000 |
|
BM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 464.50000 |
VJE773 |
RM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal |
FM |
Business |
British Airways
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.70000 |
|
BM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal |
AM |
Aircraft |
Cathay Pacific
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 129.97500 |
VZN338 |
BM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal - 10 watts |
AM |
Aircraft |
Emirates
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 129.42500 |
VNE291 |
BM |
|
Tx Sydney In |
Tx Sydney International Airport 5w |
AM |
Aircraft |
FedEx
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 128.90000 |
|
BM |
CSQ |
FedEx SYD |
FedEx |
AM |
Aircraft |
Garuda Indonesia
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 130.45000 |
VH2RFA |
B |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 25w |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 461.20000 |
VH2NLR |
RM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 50w |
FM |
Business |
Gulf Air Company
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.30000 |
VNE745 |
B |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 10w |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 508.97500 |
VNE746 |
RM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 50w |
FM |
Business |
Japan Airlines (JAL)
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.80000 |
VH2NUZ |
B |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 50w |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 467.02500 |
VH2AXQ |
BM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5w |
FM |
Business |
Malaysian Airline System
Qantas
Singapore Airlines
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 463.40000 |
VH2TZ |
RM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal, Sydney Airport 5w |
FM |
Business |
Thai International Airways
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.10000 |
VH2NP |
BM |
|
Thai Airways |
Tx International Terminal 25 watts |
AM |
|
| 464.55000 |
VLE524 |
RM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5 watts |
FM |
Business |
| 465.82500 |
VN2TA |
RM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5 watts |
FM |
Business |
United Airlines
464.8500 is a rental frequency allocated to Sphere Communications Pty Ltd. Tone 123.0 PL C/S "United Supervisor", "United 8XX"
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 131.40000 |
VH2KPX |
BM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 464.85000 |
VH2SNP |
BM |
123.0 PL |
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5w |
FM |
Business |
Aero-Care Pty Ltd
Aero-Care is Australia's largest independent provider of Flight Support, offering ground handling services at fourteen major Australian airports. Aero-care services include: Flight Support, Customer Service (Check-in, load control), Ramp Operations (Aircraft loading, baggage handling) and In-Flight Services (Cabin Relief)
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 128.97500 |
VZE429 |
BM |
|
Domestic Ter |
Domestic Terminal 2, Sydney Airport |
AM |
Aircraft |
| 507.10000 |
AXE581 |
RM |
|
Domestic Ter |
Domestic Terminal 2, Sydney Airport |
FM |
Business |
Australian Air Support Pty Ltd
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 130.30000 |
VZN673 |
BM |
|
Domestic Ter |
Domestic Terminal 2, Sydney Airport |
AM |
Aircraft |
Menzies Aviation
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 129.60000 |
|
BM |
CSQ |
MenziesSYD |
Menzies International Terminal |
AM |
Aircraft |
Sydney Airport Corporation
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 469.47500 |
VLE748 |
F |
|
DATA |
Tx International Terminal 1 watt |
FM |
Business |
| 487.05000 |
VH2SDX |
BM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5 watts |
FM |
Business |
| 487.25000 |
VH2SDX |
BM |
526 NAC |
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5 watts |
P25 |
Business |
| 487.35000 |
VKN481 |
BM |
526 NAC |
Control |
Tx International Terminal 50 watts |
P25 |
Business |
| 487.50000 |
VH2SDX |
BM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5 watts |
FM |
Business |
| 487.65000 |
VH2NVV |
BM |
526 NAC |
Security |
Tx International Terminal 5 watts |
P25 |
Public Works |
Wilson Parking Australia
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 450.17500 |
|
BM |
|
Simplex - Tx |
Simplex - Tx International Terminal |
FM |
Business |
DHL International (Aust)
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 463.55000 |
VZN291 |
RM |
|
Mascot |
Mascot |
FM |
Business |
Federal Express Corporation
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 463.17500 |
|
RM |
|
FED EX |
Federal Express |
FM |
Business |
Patrick Cargo
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 506.43750 |
VZS697 |
BM |
136.5 PL |
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 50w |
FM |
Business |
Toll Dnata Airport Services Pty Lty
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 124.52500 |
BM |
|
|
Air Side |
Air Side |
AM |
Aircraft |
United Parcel Service
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 127.82500 |
VJE925 |
BM |
|
Tx Australia |
Tx Australian Air Express Mascot 25w |
AM |
Aircraft |
Fuel BP
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 129.90000 |
|
BM |
CSQ |
AirRefuel Au |
AirRefuel Australia |
AM |
Aircraft |
Fuel Mobil
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 118.20000 |
|
BM |
|
Mascot Aviat |
Mascot Aviation Services C/S "Mobile One" |
AM |
Aircraft |
Shell Australia
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 470.77500 |
VNN676 |
RM |
243 DPL |
Refueling Do |
Refueling Domestic Terminal |
FM |
Aircraft |
| 491.12500 |
AXN440 |
BM |
123.0 PL |
Automated Fu |
Automated Fuel alarm system monitoring. Tx Domestic Terminal. 50 watts |
FM |
Aircraft |
Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 491.87500 |
VKE989 |
BM |
|
Tx Mascot 50 |
Tx Mascot 50w |
FM |
Business |
Stamford Sydney Airport Hotel
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 472.15000 |
VLN409 |
M |
|
Tx Mascot 5w |
Tx Mascot 5w |
FM |
Business |
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Ambulance Service of NSW
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 132.75000 |
VL2KJ |
BM |
|
Air Ambulanc |
Air Ambulance - Domestic Apron Mascot |
AM |
Aircraft |
Australian Customs Service
Encrypted APCO25 Communications
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 489.60000 |
|
RM |
|
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5 watts |
P25 |
Federal |
Australian Federal Police
Encrypted APCO25 Communications
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 489.90000 |
VFL2AFP |
RM |
|
Tx Sydney Ai |
Tx Sydney Airport |
P25 |
Law Dispatch |
Australian Protective Services
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 486.00000 |
|
RM |
103.5 PL |
APS Channel |
Tx Sydney Airport |
FM |
Federal |
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 463.20000 |
VH2RIO |
RM |
127.3 PL |
Tx Internati |
Tx International Terminal 5w |
FM |
Federal |
NSW Police
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 468.25000 |
VKG |
RM |
|
Zone 2 Ch 62 |
Newton, Redfern, Botany Bay LAC (Channel 4) |
P25 |
Law Dispatch |
| 468.38750 |
VKG |
RM |
|
Zone 2 Ch 16 |
St George LAC (Channel Lima) |
P25 |
Law Dispatch |
| 468.47500 |
VKG |
RM |
107.2 PL |
26 Analog |
Special Operations Channel 1 (Tx 2 locations) |
FM |
Law Tac |
Sydney Airport Operations
Sydney Airport Operations
|
Frequency |
License |
Type |
Tone |
Alpha Tag |
Description |
Mode |
Tag |
| 112.10000 |
|
|
|
ATIS |
SYDNEY ATIS |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 118.40000 |
|
|
|
DEP WEST |
SYDNEY DEPARTURE WEST |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 118.55000 |
|
|
|
ATIS |
SYDNEY ATIS |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 119.45000 |
|
|
|
WEST |
SYDNEY PRIMARY WEST |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 120.50000 |
|
|
|
TOWER 1 |
SYDNEY TOWER 1 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 121.10000 |
|
|
|
FLIGHTWATCH |
FLIGHTWATCH |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 121.70000 |
|
|
|
GROUND 1 |
SYDNEY GROUND 1 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 123.00000 |
|
|
|
DPP NTH |
SYDNEY DEPARTURES NORTH |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 124.40000 |
|
|
|
APP NTH |
SYDNEY APPROACH NORTH |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 124.55000 |
|
|
|
RADAR 2 |
SYDNEY RADAR 2 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 124.70000 |
|
|
|
TWR 2 |
SYDNEY TOWER 2 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 125.30000 |
|
|
|
DIR EST |
SYDNEY DIRECTOR EAST |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 125.80000 |
|
|
|
RADAR 1 |
SYDNEY RADAR 1 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 126.10000 |
|
|
|
DIR WST |
SYDNEY DIRECTOR WEST |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 126.25000 |
|
|
|
ATIS |
SYDNEY ATIS |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 126.50000 |
|
|
|
CLEAR 1 |
SYDNEY CLEARANCE DELIVERY 1 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 126.50000 |
|
|
|
GROUND 2 |
SYDNEY GROUND 2 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 128.30000 |
|
|
|
APP STH |
SYDNEY APPROACH SOUTH |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 129.70000 |
|
|
|
DPP STH |
SYDNEY DEPARTURES SOUTH |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 133.80000 |
|
|
|
CLEAR 2 |
SYDNEY CLEARANCE DELIVERY 2 |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 133.95000 |
|
|
|
EAST |
SYDNEY PRIMARY EAST |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 135.10000 |
|
|
|
TERMINAL |
SYDNEY TERMINAL |
FMN |
Aircraft |
| 135.90000 |
|
|
|
APP WST |
SYDNEY APPROACH WEST |
FMN |
Aircraft |