Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville — Townsville, Australia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville in Townsville uses the IATA code TSV, with YBTL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TSV
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
Townsville Airport, coded TSV, is a joint-use facility in Queensland, Australia, shared between civilian air services and RAAF Base Townsville, one of the Royal Australian Air Force's key operational bases. This dual arrangement means TSV supports both scheduled passenger flights to Brisbane, Cairns, and other Australian cities alongside military aviation activity, including fighter squadrons and transport aircraft. The airport is a vital gateway to North Queensland, serving tourism to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island as well as regional business and defense logistics. Its runway infrastructure is built to military standards, giving it capacity well beyond typical regional airports of similar passenger size. TSV's unique civil-military coexistence makes it one of the more operationally complex airports in Australia, requiring coordinated air traffic management between defense and commercial stakeholders.
Runways at Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7999 ft (2438 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 07/25 | 3609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 126.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 133.5 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.1 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.3 MHz |
| FSS | BRISBANE CNTR | 120.55 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| OPS | RAAF AIR OPS | 897.4 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV)
- Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) — 232.3 km (144.3 mi)
- Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) — 259.6 km (161.3 mi)
- Mareeba Airport (MRG) — 281.1 km (174.7 mi)
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) — 285.0 km (177.1 mi)
- Mackay Airport (MKY) — 330.2 km (205.2 mi)
- Moranbah Airport (MOV) — 340.4 km (211.5 mi)
- Clermont Airport (CMQ) — 401.3 km (249.4 mi)
- Dysart Airport (DYA) — 409.7 km (254.6 mi)
Townsville Airport (TSV) in Queensland shares runways with RAAF Base Townsville, blending military operations with civilian flights to Brisbane and Cairns while serving Great Barrier Reef tourism.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville?
The IATA code for Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is TSV.
What is the ICAO code for Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville?
The ICAO code for Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is YBTL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.