Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
IATA Designation
Level 3
Account Manager Contacts
Darren Batty
+61 2 9667 9016
darren.batty@acl-international.com
Coordinator Contacts
Adam Brown
adam.brown@acl-international.com
Ben Sharrock
ben.sharrock@acl-international.com
How to apply for slots
Same day operations – refer to Airservices Australia (NOMC) by email or phone (not OCS).
Following day operations – submitted before 16:00 Sydney local time refer to ACL by OCS or email.
Following day operations – submitted after 16:00 Sydney local time for the following day – refer to Airservices Australia (NOMC) by email or phone (not OCS).
Weekends & Public Holidays – after 16:00 Sydney local time on Fridays, any requests relating to operations on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday refer to Airservices Australia. Similar approach is taken ahead of NSW Public Holidays.
All other requests – refer to ACL who will respond during normal office hours.
For ACL:
SCR requests can be sent by email to slots@acl-international.com
General enquiries can be emailed to syd@acl-international.com
For Airservices:
Email: atfmu@airservicesaustralia.com
Phone: 1800 020 626 (within Australia)
Phone: +61 3 9235 7517 (outside Australia)
The NOMC provides 24/7 support to the aviation industry, handling various operational matters.
Please note that free format and GCR messages will not be accepted.
Airport Operating Hours & Airports conditions of use
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.
Jet Curfew – 23:00 to 06:00 local time daily
ACL Office Coverage
ACL provides services from 08:30 and 17:00 Sydney local time on weekdays only (excluding public holidays)
ACL Out of Hours Coverage
Outside of normal ACL office hours (evenings, weekends, public holidays), in case of urgent enquiries, please contact Airservices Australia (NOMC) via the contact details above.
Guidance to Operators
Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines
Sydney Airport Demand Management Legislation
Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025
Explanatory Statement – Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025
Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025
Explanatory Statement – Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025
Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill 2024
Explanatory Memorandum – Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill 2024
Seasonal Reports
Permanent Regional Service Series (PRSS)
Capacity Declaration
Capacity and Slot Management Forum
Airport Website
Planned Maintenance
We are currently unaware of any planned maintenance
Conflict of Interest Declarations