Sydney Airport: BizAv Fees Set to Skyrocket

From July 1, YSSY/Sydney plans a major fee overhaul for BizAv, with parking jumping to AUD $3,220/day after 180 minutes, runway fees rising sharply, and new charges for GPU, PCA, and fuel or oil spills.
The local BizAv community, led by ExecuJet and the Australian Business Aviation Association (ABAA), is actively challenging the plan, warning it could price general aviation out of Sydney and disproportionately impact smaller operators.
Operators have until May 19 to submit feedback to Sydney Airport, and if the plan proceeds, BizAv flights will need to factor in much higher operating costs.

Bad news for anyone flying into Sydney: from July 1, YSSY/Sydney plans to massively increase parking and runway fees for BizAv aircraft. The local business aviation community is pushing back hard – here’s what’s happening and why it matters.

What’s changing?

The proposed fee increases are eye-watering:

Parking fees:
Currently, parking costs AUD $280 per day for large aircraft. Under the new plan, all aircraft, regardless of size or weight, will pay a flat rate of AUD $3,220 per day if they stay longer than 180 minutes. If you’re doing a quick turnaround (within 180 minutes), you’ll pay AUD $35 per 15 minutes.
Runway charges:
The runway fee will jump from AUD $60 minimum to AUD $340 minimum, with the per-1,000 kg MTOW fee going from AUD $6.91 to AUD $17.
GPU and PCA requirements:
Sydney Airport also wants all aircraft to use Ground Power Units (GPU) and Preconditioned Air (PCA) where available, and they’ll charge you for it – even if you don’t actually use it.
Environmental spill charges:
Expect a new AUD $300 charge for unreported fuel or oil spills, or AUD $150 if you self-report.

Why is this such a big deal?

These are not small adjustments – they’re a complete overhaul of the fee structure. Operators are worried it will price out general aviation entirely, or at least make operating to Sydney a financial headache. Many see it as part of a larger trend to prioritize commercial airline operations and squeeze out smaller players.

Who’s pushing back?

ExecuJet (the main local FBO) and the Australian Business Aviation Association (ABAA) are leading the charge, engaging directly with the airport and preparing formal submissions to challenge the plan. They’re also encouraging all operators – local and international – to speak up now.

What can you do?

Sydney Airport is currently accepting feedback, but the deadline is coming up fast – May 19. If your operation is affected (and let’s be honest, if you fly there, it probably is), you can send your comments to:

✉️ Conditions.use@syd.com.au
📞 Bianca Pelliccia, Head of Aviation Commercial: +61 414 401 012

What’s next?

Expect more updates soon. There’s a lot of noise around this, and with pressure from the ABAA, operators, and the FBO community, the airport may face some resistance. But if the price hike goes ahead as planned, anyone flying to Sydney from July 1 will need to factor these fees into their planning and quoting.