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Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV)

Townsville, AU · Regional Airport · IATA: TSV · ICAO: YBTL · 5 m ü. NN

CityTownsville

Lat-19.2529

Lng146.7665

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Mining, tropical agriculture and defence drive the freight that moves through Townsville (TSV), the air gateway of North Queensland's largest city. Shared between civil aviation and RAAF Base Townsville, the airport links the region to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns. Qantas Freight and on-airport handler PakFresh process belly cargo on passenger services, feeding national and global networks. Heavy and bulk goods are complemented by the Port of Townsville, northern Australia's largest general-cargo seaport, just down the road. Consignments must be lodged at least two hours before departure through the freight terminal. As a staging base for the Australian Defence Force, TSV also supports military movements at home and abroad. For forwarders it is the principal air-freight point between Brisbane and Cairns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville?▼

The IATA code of Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is TSV. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville located?▼

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is located in Townsville, AU.

What is the ICAO code of Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville?▼

The ICAO code of Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is YBTL. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville?▼

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is at an elevation of 5 meters (18 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-19.25290, 146.76651

5 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Townsville

Sydney → Shanghai Sydney → Shenzhen Sydney → Guangzhou Sydney → Hong Kong Sydney → Tokyo Sydney → Busan

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Last updated: 9 June 2026

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