TSV
Townsville Airport
Townsville · AustraliaICAO YBTL
Townsville Airport (TSV) is an airport serving Townsville, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 19° 15' 9.0" S, 146° 45' 54.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 10 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).
Destinations
10
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
18/ 5m
Australia/Brisbane
GMT+10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
TSV
ICAO Code
YBTL
City
Townsville
Country
Australia
Elevation
18 ft
Local Time
03:39 AM (GMT+10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-19.2525°
Longitude:146.7650°
Popular Routes from TSV
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 690 mi | 1h 48m | short-haul | 283 kg | View |
| DRW | Darwin, Australia | 1,156 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 290 kg | View |
| ISA | Mount Isa, Australia | 483 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 198 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,047 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 263 kg | View |
| CNJ | Cloncurry, Australia | 419 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 172 kg | View |
| CNS | Cairns, Australia | 176 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 72 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 1,274 mi | 3h 5m | medium-haul | 320 kg | View |
| MKY | Mackay, Australia | 205 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
| MOV | Moranbah, Australia | 211 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 86 kg | View |
| WIN | Winton, Australia | 320 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 131 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TSV
7 active airlines serving Townsville Airport.
Airnorth
TLAustralia
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Regional Express
ZLAustralia
Trans Mediterranean Airlines
TLLebanon
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Townsville Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | PPP | Prosserpine | Australia | 232 km |
| Hamilton Island Airport | HTI | Hamilton Island | Australia | 260 km |
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | Cairns | Australia | 283 km |
| Moranbah Airport | MOV | Moranbah | Australia | 339 km |
| Mackay Airport | MKY | Mackay | Australia | 330 km |
| Richmond Airport | RCM | Richmond | Australia | 414 km |
| Emerald Airport | EMD | Emerald | Australia | 500 km |
| Barcaldine Airport | BCI | Barcaldine | Australia | 501 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Adelaide International Airport
ADLAdelaide
Albany Airport
ALHAlbany
Albury Airport
ABXAlbury
Alice Springs Airport
ASPAlice Springs
Northern Peninsula Airport
ABMAmberley
Port Augusta Airport
PUGArgyle
Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
AUUAurukun
Avalon Airport
AVVAvalon
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
BNKBallina Byron Bay
Barcaldine Airport
BCIBarcaldine
Bathurst Airport
BHSBathurst
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 19° 15' 9.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 146° 45' 54.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -19.252501
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 146.764999
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 03:39 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 18 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Townsville Airport?
The IATA code for Townsville Airport is TSV, and its ICAO code is YBTL. The airport is located in Townsville, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from TSV?
There are 10 direct destinations available from Townsville Airport (TSV) in Townsville, Australia.
What airlines fly from TSV?
There are 7 airlines operating from TSV, including Airnorth, American Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Regional Express, and more.
What timezone is Townsville Airport in?
Townsville Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Townsville Airport?
Townsville Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 meters) above sea level.
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