Private jets at Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY)
Sydney had 2,019 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day, spread evenly through the year: the busiest month, December, carried 9%. 291 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Pilatus PC-24.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Sydney, month by month
Traffic held steady through the year: between 139 arrivals in January and 191 in December.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 15%Friday carried 15% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Sydney
Large-cabin jets made 43% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Pilatus PC-24, with 28%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Sydney most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Sydney
Sydney’s longest runway is 3,962 meters, against 1,415 at Sydney Bankstown, 18 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 3,962 m | 45 m | ASP |
| 07/25 | 2,530 m | 45 m | ASP |
| 16L/34R | 2,438 m | 45 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Sydney Bankstown (YSBK)
18 km away| Measure | Sydney (YSSY) | Sydney Bankstown (YSBK) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,962 m | 1,415 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Sydney: questions
How many private jets fly into Sydney?
We tracked 2,019 private jet arrivals at Sydney Kingsford Smith in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day, from 291 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Sydney?
December, with 191 arrivals. January was the quietest, with 139.
Which private jets use Sydney most?
The most common type was the Pilatus PC-24, with 28% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 43% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Sydney for a private jet?
Sydney Bankstown (YSBK), 18 km away, with a 1,415 meter runway against 3,962 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/australia/sydney-kingsford-smith
Method: private jet arrivals at YSSY from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data