Sydney Bankstown Airport — Sydney, Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Sydney Bankstown Airport (Sydney) is BWU — its ICAO code is YSBK.
Distance & flight time from BWU
Sydney Bankstown Airport
Sydney Bankstown Airport sits in southwestern Sydney, New South Wales. Elevation is a low 29 feet, yet three runways keep the field busy despite its general aviation focus. Coded BWU, the airport is not Sydney's main international gateway; that role belongs to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, leaving Bankstown to handle flight training, charter operations, and private aircraft traffic for the metropolitan area. Its three-runway layout is unusually generous for a field of this type, a legacy of decades supporting a high volume of light-aircraft movements. Bankstown remains one of the busiest general aviation airports in Australia by traffic count, serving flying schools and recreational pilots across greater Sydney rather than commercial airline passengers.
Runways at Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11C/29C | 4644 ft (1415 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 11L/29R | 3609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 11R/29L | 3419 ft (1042 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.9 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 132.8 MHz |
| FSS | SYDNEY CENTRE | 124.55 MHz |
| GND | GND | 119.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 132.8 MHz |
Airports near Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU)
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) — 17.4 km (10.8 mi)
- Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) — 26.0 km (16.2 mi)
- Camden Airport (CDU) — 30.8 km (19.1 mi)
- RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) — 40.3 km (25.0 mi)
- Shellharbour Airport (WOL) — 73.3 km (45.5 mi)
- Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross (NOA) — 121.0 km (75.2 mi)
- Bathurst Airport (BHS) — 136.6 km (84.9 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (NTL) — 147.9 km (91.9 mi)
People booking a commercial flight sometimes search BWU by mistake, expecting Sydney's main airport, when the code actually belongs to Bankstown's general aviation field; flight students and charter operators across Sydney use it correctly when scheduling training flights or private aircraft movements.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sydney Bankstown Airport?
The IATA code for Sydney Bankstown Airport is BWU.
What is the ICAO code for Sydney Bankstown Airport?
The ICAO code for Sydney Bankstown Airport is YSBK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.