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Townsville Intl (YBTL/TSV) — Townsville, Australia

At a glance

Operating hours: 22:00–10:00 UTC
Customs: 23:00–15:30 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 01/19, 07/25
Elevation: 18 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 2

3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 08:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: YBTL
Name: Townsville Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -19.252905
Longitude: 146.76651
Elevation: 18 ft
Country: Australia
Municipality: Townsville
IATA Code: TSV
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: YMMM
Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Distance from City: 6.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 7999 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 3609 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.800 MHz
Operations: 126.800 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 128.100 MHz
ATIS: 133.500 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 22:00 – 10:00

Tuesday 22:00 – 10:00

Wednesday 22:00 – 10:00

Thursday 22:00 – 10:00

Friday 22:00 – 10:00

Saturday 22:00 – 10:00

Sunday 22:00 – 10:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Operating hours 0700-2300 local (AEST, UTC+10).

Contacts

AIS Tel: +61 7 4752 1216
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +61 7 3564 3743
Admin Tel: +61 7 47273211
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +61 7 47273211
Website: https://www.townsvilleairport.com.au
Remarks: Official website provides administration/management phone. No AIP AD 2.YBTL section 18, AIS, MET, police, or health contacts found in results. Phone formatted from source.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: Slots/PPR: [email protected] or +61 7 4720 8500
Remarks: Slots required for scheduled passenger flights via A-SMGCS; GA daytime VFR exempt.

Customs

Open: 23:00
Close: 15:30
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Local hours: 0900-2330 AEST (UTC+10). Customs available 7 days/week on request outside hours with 4hr PNR.

Fees

Landing Fee: 16.48 AUD per metric ton MTOW
Parking Fee: 2.00 AUD per metric ton per 24 hours (first 6 hours free for some categories)
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: AUD
Remarks: Current fee schedule for YBTL (Townsville International Airport) not available in accessible sources. Contact Townsville Airport directly for current landing fees, parking charges, ground handling requirements, and passenger facility charges.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-07
Remarks: Fuel available per .com

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-07
Remarks: Fuel available per .com

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for most international GA flights; notify ABIS 48hr prior.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 03:00
Curfew End: 11:00
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: Max wingspan: 45

Alternates

YBPN

ICAO: YBPN
Name: Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport
Distance (NM): 125.3
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.

YBHM

ICAO: YBHM
Name: Hamilton Island Airport
Distance (NM): 140.0
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No international CIQ.

YMBA

ICAO: YMBA
Name: Mareeba Airport
Distance (NM): 151.8
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Australia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 working days written notice. Charter (Form 094): 6-8 WEEKS (including CASA Charter Permission).

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict.

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Active NOTAMs

J5059/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 01/19 CLSD DUE WIP WORKERS AND EQPT RQ 60MIN PN TO VACATE CTC WORK SAFETY OFFICER (WSO) VIA TEL: 0437 680 339 (PRIMARY) OR 0458 692 016 (SECONDARY) RESTRICTED TO RFDS (B200 AND B300) AND LIFEFLIGHT (CL600) ACFT ONLY REFER METHOD OF WORKING PLAN (MOWP) YBTL 02/2026 STAGE 1A AND 4A

2026-11-02 12:00 UTC 2026-12-23 20:00 UTC

J5008/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

INCREASED BIRD HAZARD (MASKED LAPWIN

2026-10-26 14:00 UTC 2026-11-26 14:00 UTC

J4972/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 01/19 CLSD DUE WIP REFER METHOD OF WORKING PLAN (MOWP) YBTL 02/26 STAGE 1C AND STAGE 3

2026-10-25 12:00 UTC 2026-10-30 20:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of YBTL?: Townsville Intl operates from 22:00 to 10:00.
What is the tower frequency at YBTL?: The tower frequency at Townsville Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at YBTL?: Townsville Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does YBTL require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require advance customs notification (SmartGate/ABF). Biosecurity quarantine strict. Permit details for Australia
Is customs available at YBTL?: Yes, customs at Townsville Intl is available from 23:00 to 15:30.
Where is YBTL located?: Townsville Intl (YBTL) is located in Townsville, Australia.
What is the IATA code for YBTL?: The IATA code for Townsville Intl is TSV.
Does YBTL have an ILS approach?: Yes, Townsville Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
Is YBTL a port of entry?: Yes, Townsville Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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