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Sydney Airport

Get ready to zoom around the world from Sydney Airport, a super busy place where planes take off and land!

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QANTAS business lounge at Sydney Airport

QANTAS business lounge at Sydney Airport

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No Weapons sign, Sydney airport, Australia
Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport (2015)
Box that Qantas and BA used to package the screwdriver seized by Sydney airport security, London Heathrow Terminal 5
The screwdriver confiscated by Sydney airport security, home safe and sound, London Heathrow Terminal 5
Virgin Australia (VH-XFB) Airbus A330-243 taxiing at Sydney Airport
Virgin Australia (VH-YFC) Boeing 737-81D at Sydney Airport
Ebola warning, Sydney airport, Australia
Sydney Airport (2004) By Air
Sydney Airport's control tower
Seven foot woman at Sydney Airport

Key Facts

Location
South of Sydney's city center, Australia.
Area
907 hectares (about 2,241 acres).
Number of Runways
Three.
Fun Fact
It's one of the world's longest continuously operated commercial airports.

Where the Planes Live!

Sydney Airport is a giant playground for airplanes, located just a little way south of the big city of Sydney in Australia. It sits right next to a big blue bay called Botany Bay. Imagine a place as big as many, many football fields all put together! That's how much space this airport takes up. It's a very important spot for people traveling to and from Australia.

Flying High for a Long Time!

This airport is super old, in a good way! It's been letting planes fly in and out for a very, very long time, making it one of the oldest airports in the whole world that's still open. Think about how long your grandparents have been around, and then imagine a place that's been busy with planes for even longer! It's a place with lots of stories.

Busy, Busy Bees!

Sydney Airport is like the busiest ant hill you've ever seen, but with airplanes! Millions of people fly through here every year, going to 46 places in Australia and 43 places in other countries. That's a lot of trips! It's so busy that it's the busiest airport in all of Australia. Imagine all the suitcases and excited travelers rushing around!

Home of the Flying Kangaroos!

This airport is the main home for Qantas, which is Australia's most famous airline. You might even see planes with a kangaroo on the tail! It's also a busy spot for other airlines like Virgin Australia and Jetstar. These planes carry people all over the world, connecting Australia to so many different places.

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