4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Free water, beautiful orchids, cosy carpets everywhere, and plenty of seating make it incredibly welcoming.”
Mariana Gegova-Jancz (MGJ)5★ on Google
Airports / Singapore / SIN
Large airport · SIN
Singapore Changi Airport.
Singapore, Singapore · 22 ft elevation. 9 charter operators based here.
4.7/5
Google rating
72,733 ratings
9
Operators based
22
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Singapore, SingaporeELEV 22 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.7
Google rating
72,733
Google reviews
ratings on Google
9
Based operators
charter operators on the field
22
Field elevation
feet above sea level
1
Nearest alternate
nm to WSAC
Field standing
#1 / 6
Singapore airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 72733 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Singapore fields.
9 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 95% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
1 nm
To the nearest alternate
Changi Air Base (East) (WSAC), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Singapore, Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport (WSSS / SIN) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 22 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, SIN is a home base: Asia Corporate Jet Pte Ltd., Chiron Flight Services Pte Ltd, and Ema Global Singapore operate from the field, 9 in all. The closest alternate fields are Changi Air Base (East) (WSAC, 1 nm), Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG, 5 nm), and Seletar Airport (XSP, 9 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Singapore, Singapore destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as RAF Changi. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SIN to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“I was also impressed by the automated immigration gates, which made the arrival and departure process much faster and smoother.”
Adha Muthia5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Free water, beautiful orchids, cosy carpets everywhere, and plenty of seating make it incredibly welcoming.”
Mariana Gegova-Jancz (MGJ)5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Singapore Changi Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
WSSS
IATA
SIN
FAA / Local
WSSS
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
1.3502° N · 103.9940° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Singapore fields
state range 22–86 ft
At 22 ft, SIN sits lower than 67% of the 6 Singapore fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 02C/20C13,123 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02L/20R13,123 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
SIN's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators9
- Pacific Flight Services Pte LtdSingapore · Part 1354.2(6)7 aircraft · WSSS
- Seletar Jet Charter Pte Ltd (Red Dot Air Ambulance Pte Ltd)Singapore · Part 1355.0(1)5 aircraft · WSSS
- Luxaviation AsiaSingapore · Part 1352 aircraft · WSSS
- Chiron Flight Services Pte LtdSingapore · Part 1353.0(1)1 aircraft · WSSS
- Ema Global SingaporeSingapore · Part 1354.9(120)WSSS
- Singapore Air CharterSingapore · Part 1354.8(5)WSSS
- Asia Corporate Jet Pte Ltd.Singapore · Part 135WSSS
- Flying Doctors AsiaSingapore · Part 135WSSS
- OJetsSingapore · Part 135WSSS
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 1nmWSACChangi Air Base (East)Singapore
- 5nmQPGPaya Lebar Air BasePaya Lebar
- 9nmXSPSeletar AirportSeletar
- 12nmWSAGSembawang Air BaseSembawang
- 16nmBTHHang Nadim International AirportBatam
- 17nmTGATengah Air BaseWestern Water Catchment
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapWSSS · Singapore Changi Airport · Singapore, Singapore
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SIN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,791 nm | 13h 52m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,826 nm | 13h 57m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,008 nm | 16h 42m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,333 nm | 17h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,526 nm | 17h 54m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,602 nm | 18h 5m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,605 nm | 18h 5m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,672 nm | 18h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SIN?
- Singapore Changi Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SIN?
- Singapore Changi Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SIN?
- Yes. 9 charter operators list Singapore Changi Airport as a home base, including Asia Corporate Jet Pte Ltd., Chiron Flight Services Pte Ltd, Ema Global Singapore. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SIN?
- The closest alternate is Changi Air Base (East) (WSAC), about 1 nm away, followed by Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) at 5 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SIN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 52m (5,791 nm), Honolulu about 13h 57m (5,826 nm), Seattle about 16h 42m (7,008 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.