Sydney Airport is Australia’s gateway airport, serving more than 44.4 million passengers a year and connecting Sydney to a network of over 100 international, domestic and regional destinations. Located just eight kilometres from the city centre, Sydney Airport contributes $38 billion in economic activity a year, equivalent to 6.8 per cent of the NSW economy. Sydney Airport is a major employer in NSW, generating more than 338,500 direct and indirect jobs, equivalent to 10.1 per cent of NSW employment. 30,900 of these jobs are at the airport itself across 800 different businesses. Sydney Airport is committed to helping its local communities thrive, supporting the leaders of tomorrow, embracing and showcasing Sydney’s best, and partnering with a range of local community events, charities, festivals, clubs, councils and other organisations.