Townsville Airport (TSV) serves northeastern Queensland with a compact single-terminal layout handling both domestic and limited international services; easy to navigate for passengers checking the online flight board for arrivals and departures. Major carriers operating regular services include QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (Rex now operates some routes) and Jetstar, with frequent connections to Brisbane, Cairns and other Queensland centres, plus seasonal charters. Facilities include car hire, parking and a regional terminal feel—ideal for business travellers and tourists heading to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Townsville Airport is TSV.
The ICAO code for Townsville Airport is YBTL.
Townsville Airport (TSV) is located in Townsville, Australia.
The local time zone at Townsville Airport (TSV) is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).
About 45 scheduled departures were counted at Townsville Airport (TSV) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Townsville Airport (TSV). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.