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Kingsford Smith Airport Information The Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in the Sydney suburb of Mascot. It is the major airport serving Sydney, and is a major hub for Qantas. Sydney Airport is one of the oldest continually operated airports in the world, and the busiest airport in Australia, handling 31.9 million passengers and 290,346 aircraft movements in 2007. It was the 28th busiest airport in the world in 2003, but has not been in the top 30 since then. The Kingsford Smith International Airport is managed by Sydney Airport Corporation Limited (SACL) and the current CEO is Russell Balding.
Situated next to Botany Bay, the airport has three runways, colloquially known as the "East-West", "North-South" and "Third" runways. It has the smallest land area of any capital city airport in Australia
Distance to Downtown/CBD/Urban CentreFrom Kingsford Smith International Airport to downtown or the major urban centre is a driving distance of about 9.0 km or 5.6 miles.
Exchange offices are located in the Arrivals Hall.
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ATMs are located throughout this airport terminals.
Disabled Facilities at Kingsford Smith Airport Kingsford Smith International Airport has a comprehensive range of facilities for disabled travellers. Accessible Parking for the mobility impaired is provided within all public car parks at Sydney Airport, located as close as possible to terminals. These are clearly marked and are restricted for passengers with cars displaying a valid 'disability' card.
Automatic doors and lifts, wheelchair-accessible drinking fountains, kerbside rampways and TTY phones are available at various locations throughout the airport.
Passengers requiring a wheelchair to get to their aircraft will need to contact their airline directly. If you require a wheelchair whilst within the terminal you may borrow one from Smartcarte Baggage Storage office. Located on Arrivals (Level 1). Hours of operation 05:30-21:30.
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