Operational Hours
Sydney International Airport is 24 hours operational. Please note the curfew hours are between 2300 – 0600 LT. Only GA aircrafts less than 34 tons are allowed during curfew hours to operate.
Parking Slots and Landing Permits
Parking slots are required at Sydney International Airport. Please secure the parking slots well in advance as it is very difficult in securing slots in last minutes.
For Private non revenue flights landing permit is not required. If operating 4 or 5 times a year with passenger capacity more than 20 landing permit and permit from Department of Transport and Environment(DTE)is required. The lead time to secure DTE permit is 10 working days.
For non Schedule operations charter permit is required from CASA . The lead time to secure the permit from CASA is 5 working days. Required documents includes Air operator certificate(AOC), Insurance copy and Australian Transport security plan. Australian Transport security plan requires 6 to 8 weeks to process and obtain. Please note there should not be any change in the passenger list which you have submitted in CASA during departures and arrivals.
Crew Visa
For some countries crew can travel on GD. If you need crew visa please send the scanned copy of passport and passport photo to the local ground handler. The ground handler can arrange visa permit in 3 working days.
Customs Immigration and Quarantine
Passengers and crew can clear customs at respective FBOs. If requested the ground handler customs clearance can be arranged on board.
Ground Handling
As the ground handler s are well versed in local procedures and regulations and ready to facilitate and smooth and seamless trips. Please provide all the information such as aircraft call sign, schedule, crew and passengers information including gender, crew airline transport pilot license, passport nos and date of births. So that the ground handler can assist you in securing the slots, customs clearances and during curfew hours.