Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV): Codes, Runways & Location
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (IATA: TSV · ICAO: YBTL) is a medium-sized airport serving Townsville, Australia. It lies at 19.2529° S, 146.7665° E, 18 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Townsville in Australia. It is identified by the IATA code TSV and the ICAO code YBTL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2438 m (7999 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 18 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Palm Island Airport (PMK) about 59 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,438 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
Where is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville located?
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is located in Townsville, Australia. Its coordinates are 19.2529° S, 146.7665° E.
What is the airport code for Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville?
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville has an IATA code of TSV and an ICAO code of YBTL.
How long is the runway at Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville?
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville's longest runway is about 2438 m (7999 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville have?
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville a major airport?
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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