Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (IATA: TSV, ICAO: YBTL) serves Townsville, Australia. The airport sits at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m) and keeps local time in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | YBTL |
|---|---|
| IATA | TSV |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Townsville |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | -19.2529, 146.7665 |
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is located at -19.2529, 146.7665, at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Local time at the airport follows Australia/Brisbane. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 3.9 aircraft movements per day at Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville. The busiest window so far falls between 12:00-14:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane (BNE) | 10 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 2 | Cairns (CNS) | 4 | National Jet Express, Qantas, Skytrans Airlines |
| 3 | Cloncurry (CNJ) | 2 | Alliance Airlines |
| 4 | Mackay (MKY) | 1 | Hinterland Aviation |
| 5 | Sydney (SYD) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
Origins we tracked to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane (BNE) | 5 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 2 | Cairns (CNS) | 2 | National Jet Express, Regional Express |
| 3 | Phosphate Hill (PHQ) | 2 | Alliance Airlines |
| 4 | Mackay (MKY) | 1 | Hinterland Aviation |
| 5 | Sydney (SYD) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
We observed 9 different airlines on tracked TSV movements.
Facts last refreshed: 14 September 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
The airport is roughly 4.4 km (3 mi) from the centre of Townsville, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville flight status
How do I check Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes TSV and YBTL mean?
Both identify the same airport. TSV is the IATA code for Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; YBTL is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville in?
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville runs on Australia/Brisbane time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.