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Townsville Airport (YBTL / TSV)

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YBTL airport at a glance

ICAO code
YBTL
IATA code
TSV
City
Townsville
Region
Queensland
Country
Australia
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Time zone
Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
19.2525° S, 146.7650° E
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Weather & airport info YBTL

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Nov, 06:30 UTC
Wind
13 kt (24 km/h) from north (10°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
no significant clouds
Temperature
28 °C (dew point 22 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,012 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR YBTL 040630Z AUTO 01013KT 9999 // NCD 28/22 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

  • 04 Nov, 02:00–08:00 UTC
    17 kt (31 km/h) from north (360°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,500 ft
  • 04 Nov, 08:00–14:00 UTCfrom
    11 kt (20 km/h) from north-northwest (340°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 1,800 ft
  • 04 Nov, 14:00–00:00 UTCfrom
    5 kt (9 km/h) from north-northwest (340°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 1,500 ft, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft
  • 04 Nov, 14:00–21:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 1,500 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF YBTL 040134Z 0402/0500 36017KT 9999 SCT025 FM040800 34011KT 9999 SCT018 FM041400 34005KT 9999 SCT015 SCT025 TEMPO 0414/0421 9999 BKN015

Airport

Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:31 / 18:21 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
01/192,438 m (7,999 ft)asphaltyes
07/251,100 m (3,609 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 133.5
  • Clearance: 128.1
  • CTAF: 118.3
  • Ground: 121.8
  • Tower: 118.3

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map YBTL

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: RWY 1/19, TWY A4, TWY A5, TWY A6, TWY G1, TWY E1, TWY C, TWY F

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

Airservices Australia AIP →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for YBTL(16)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • ClosedRunway: closedJ5059/26· until 23 Dec, 20:00 UTC (estimated)

    Runway 01/19 is closed due to work in progress. Workers and equipment require 60 minutes prior notice to vacate, and operations are restricted to specific aircraft only.

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    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

    J5059/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2611021200 C) 2612232000 EST
 D) MON-FRI 1200-2000
 E) 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

    Hours: MON-FRI 1200-2000

  • ClosedTaxiway: closedJ5237/26· until 13 Nov, 20:00 UTC

    Taxiways A4, A5, A6, G1, E1, C, and F are closed.

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    TWY A4, TWY A5, TWY A6, TWY G1, TWY E1, TWY C, TWY F CLSD

    J5237/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QMXLC/IV/BO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2611032219 C) 2611132000
 D) MON-FRI 1200-2000
 E) TWY A4, TWY A5, TWY A6, TWY G1, TWY E1, TWY C, TWY F CLSD

    Hours: MON-FRI 1200-2000

  • Out of serviceRunway edge lights: unserviceableJ5230/26· until 06 Nov, 12:00 UTC

    Runway 01/19 WESTERN edge lights (LUMINOSITY) not to STD 2 light adjacent to taxiway G INTER

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    RWY 01/19 WESTERN EDGE LGT (LUMINOSITY) NOT TO STD 2 LGT ADJ TWY G INTER

    J5230/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QLEAS/I/BO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2611031931 C) 2611061200
 E) RWY 01/19 WESTERN EDGE LGT (LUMINOSITY) NOT TO STD
 2 LGT ADJ TWY G INTER
  • ClosedMovement area: limited toJ5062/26· until 23 Dec, 20:00 UTC (estimated)

    Movement area limitations exist due to a displaced runway threshold, marked by green threshold lights and V-bars, and the PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for runway 19 is out of service.

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    MOVEMENT AREA LIMITATIONS DUE DTHR DISPLACED THR MARKED BY GREEN THR LIGHTS EACH SIDE OF RWY HN AND V-BARS HJ, PILOT MNT OBST 16FT AGL LOCATED 2265M FM START OF TORA RWY 01 RWY 19 TKOF TO COMMENCE AT RED LIGHTS HN AND RED/WHITE CONES HJ RWY 19 PAPI U/S RWY 19 TEMPO PAPI AVBL 3.0DEG 52FT PILOT MNT RWY 01 DIST-TO-RUN MARKERS READ INCORRECTLY RWY 01 TKOF RUN AVBL SIGN ON TWY D2 READS INCORRECTLY TWY A7, TWY W AND TWY Z CLSD CTC WORKS SAFETY OFFICER (WSO) VIA COMMON TFC ADVISORY FREQ (CTAF) 118.3 CS 'NASAM03' OR TEL: 0437 680 339 / 0458 692 016 REFER METHOD OF WORKING PLAN YBTL 02/26 STAGE 1A AND 4A

    J5062/26 NOTAMR J5057/26
 Q) YBBB/QMALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2611021200 C) 2612232000 EST
 D) MON-FRI 1200-2000
 E) MOVEMENT AREA LIMITATIONS DUE DTHR
 DISPLACED THR MARKED BY GREEN THR LIGHTS EACH SIDE OF RWY HN AND
 V-BARS HJ, PILOT MNT
 OBST 16FT AGL LOCATED 2265M FM START OF TORA RWY 01
 RWY 19 TKOF TO COMMENCE AT RED LIGHTS HN AND RED/WHITE CONES HJ
 RWY 19 PAPI U/S
 RWY 19 TEMPO PAPI AVBL 3.0DEG 52FT PILOT MNT
 RWY 01 DIST-TO-RUN MARKERS READ INCORRECTLY
 RWY 01 TKOF RUN AVBL SIGN ON TWY D2 READS INCORRECTLY
 TWY A7, TWY W AND TWY Z CLSD
 CTC WORKS SAFETY OFFICER (WSO) VIA COMMON TFC ADVISORY FREQ (CTAF)
 118.3 CS 'NASAM03' OR TEL: 0437 680 339 / 0458 692 016
 REFER METHOD OF WORKING PLAN YBTL 02/26 STAGE 1A AND 4A

    Hours: MON-FRI 1200-2000

  • Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: not availableN3698/26· until 23 Dec, 20:00 UTC

    The RNP P approach (AR) and RNP W approach (AR) for runway 19 are not available when runway 19 threshold is displaced by 1038 meters.

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    RNP P RWY 19 (AR) APCH NOT AVBL RNP W RWY 19 (AR) APCH NOT AVBL WHEN RWY 19 THR DISPLACED 1038M SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS

    N3698/26 NOTAMR N3322/26
 Q) YBBB/QPIAU/I/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610291711 C) 2612232000
 D) MON-FRI 1200-2000

 E) RNP P RWY 19 (AR) APCH NOT AVBL
 RNP W RWY 19 (AR) APCH NOT AVBL
 WHEN RWY 19 THR DISPLACED 1038M
 SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS

    Hours: MON-FRI 1200-2000

  • Out of serviceWind indicator: unserviceableJ5097/26· until 05 Nov, 09:00 UTC (estimated)

    The primary illuminated wind direction indicator (IWDI) light adjacent to the air traffic control tower is out of service.

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    PRIMARY ILLUMINATED (IWDI) ADJ ATC TOWER LGT U/S

    J5097/26 NOTAMR J5077/26
 Q) YBBB/QFWAS/V/M/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610290942 C) 2611050900 EST
 E) PRIMARY ILLUMINATED (IWDI) ADJ ATC TOWER LGT U/S
  • Out of serviceAll landing area lighting: unserviceableJ4983/26· until 23 Nov, 08:00 UTC (estimated)

    The lighting for the distance to run markers on runway 01/19 is out of service.

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    RWY 01/19 DIST TO RUN MARKERS LGT U/S

    J4983/26 NOTAMR J4529/26
 Q) YBBB/QLRAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610230806 C) 2611230800 EST
 E) RWY 01/19 DIST TO RUN MARKERS LGT U/S
  • Out of serviceAll landing area lighting: unserviceableJ4974/26· until 30 Nov, 00:00 UTC (estimated)

    Taxiway (TWY) A4 lighting is not to standard, as two adjacent lights are out of service.

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    TWY A4 LGT NOT TO STD (2 ADJ LIGHTS U/S)

    J4974/26 NOTAMR J3972/26
 Q) YBBB/QLRAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610221234 C) 2611300000 EST
 E) TWY A4 LGT NOT TO STD (2 ADJ LIGHTS U/S)
8 more NOTAMs
  • Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: not availableN3451/26· until 08 Jan, 08:00 UTC (estimated)

    Special alternate minima are not available due to the instrument landing system (ILS) 'ITL' being out of service. A separate NOTAM refers to this.

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    SPECIAL ALTERNATE MINIMA NOT AVBL DUE ILS 'ITL' U/S SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS

    N3451/26 NOTAMR N2270/26
 Q) YBBB/QPIAU/I/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610140839 C) 2701080800 EST
 E) SPECIAL ALTERNATE MINIMA NOT AVBL
 DUE ILS 'ITL' U/S
 SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS
  • Out of serviceILS: unserviceableJ4822/26· until 08 Jan, 08:00 UTC (estimated)

    The instrument landing system (ILS) 'ITL' 109.3 for runway 01 is out of service. The ILS helps aircraft find the runway in poor visibility.

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    ILS 'ITL' 109.3 RWY 01 U/S DUE TEMPO DECOMMISSIONING AND RELOCATION FOR RWY EXTENSION WORKS

    J4822/26 NOTAMR J3288/26
 Q) YBBB/QICAS/I/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610140329 C) 2701080800 EST
 E) ILS 'ITL' 109.3 RWY 01 U/S
 DUE TEMPO DECOMMISSIONING AND RELOCATION FOR RWY EXTENSION WORKS
  • NoticeObstacle: erectedJ5209/26· from 04 Nov, 13:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 19:30 UTC

    A lit crane has been erected near the airport. Its top is 230 feet above mean sea level and infringes the obstacle limitation surface. It can be lowered with 30 minutes prior notice.

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    OBST CRANE (LIT) 230FT AMSL ERECTED PSN 191644.62S 1464527.72E BRG 188 MAG 1.63NM FM ARP INFRINGES OBST LIMITATION SFC CAN BE LOWERED WITH 30MIN PN CTC SAFETY OFFICER TEL: 0422 468 142

    J5209/26 NOTAMR J5208/26
 Q) YBBB/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/999/1915S14646E001
 A) YBTL
 B) 2611041300 C) 2611041930
 E) OBST CRANE (LIT) 230FT AMSL ERECTED
 PSN 191644.62S 1464527.72E BRG 188 MAG 1.63NM FM ARP
 INFRINGES OBST LIMITATION SFC
 CAN BE LOWERED WITH 30MIN PN
 CTC SAFETY OFFICER TEL: 0422 468 142
  • NoticeThreshold: displacedJ5058/26· until 23 Dec, 20:00 UTC (estimated)

    Runway 01/19 has a reduced length due to work in progress, with the runway 19 threshold displaced by 1038 meters and the operating width reduced to 30 meters.

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    RWY 01/19 REDUCED LEN DUE WIP THR RWY 19 DISPLACED 1038M RWY 01/19 OPR LEN REDUCED BY 978M RWY 01/19 OPR WIDTH REDUCED TO 30M RWY 01/19 OPR STRIP WIDTH REDUCED TO 80M N END DECLARED DISTANCE AND GRADIENT CHANGES RWY TORA TODA ASDA LDA 01 1400(4592) 1460(4789)(4.0) 1400(4592) 1400(4592) 19 1400(4592) 1602(5255) 1400(4592) 1400(4592) SUPPLEMENTARY TKOF DISTANCES RWY01- 1273(4176)(1.6) 1320(4329)(1.9) 1355(4446)(2.2) 1384(4538)(2.5) 1433(4700)(3.3) REFER METHOD OF WORKING PLAN (MOWP) YBTL 02/2026 1A AND 4A

    J5058/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QMTCM/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2611021200 C) 2612232000 EST
 D) MON-FRI 1200-2000
 E) RWY 01/19 REDUCED LEN DUE WIP
 THR RWY 19 DISPLACED 1038M
 RWY 01/19 OPR LEN REDUCED BY 978M
 RWY 01/19 OPR WIDTH REDUCED TO 30M
 RWY 01/19 OPR STRIP WIDTH REDUCED TO 80M N END
 DECLARED DISTANCE AND GRADIENT CHANGES
 RWY TORA       TODA             ASDA       LDA
 01  1400(4592) 1460(4789)(4.0) 1400(4592) 1400(4592)
 19  1400(4592) 1602(5255)      1400(4592) 1400(4592)
 SUPPLEMENTARY TKOF DISTANCES
 RWY01- 1273(4176)(1.6) 1320(4329)(1.9) 1355(4446)(2.2)
 1384(4538)(2.5) 1433(4700)(3.3)
 REFER METHOD OF WORKING PLAN (MOWP) YBTL 02/2026 1A AND 4A

    Hours: MON-FRI 1200-2000

  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedN3675/26· until 23 Dec, 20:00 UTC (estimated)

    Straight-in instrument approaches to runway 19 are authorized only to circling minima for RNP Z runway 19 and VOR runway 19 procedures, due to the runway 19 threshold being displaced by 1038 meters.

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    STRAIGHT IN INSTR APCH TO RWY 19 AUTH TO CIRCLING MINIMA ONLY FOR THE FLW PROCEDURES: RNP Z RWY 19 VOR RWY 19 DUE TO THR RWY 19 DISPLACED BY 1038M SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS

    N3675/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QPICH/I/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2611021200 C) 2612232000 EST
 D) MON-FRI 1200-2000
 E) STRAIGHT IN INSTR APCH TO RWY 19 AUTH TO CIRCLING MINIMA ONLY
 FOR THE FLW PROCEDURES:
 RNP Z RWY 19
 VOR RWY 19
 DUE TO THR RWY 19 DISPLACED BY 1038M
 SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS

    Hours: MON-FRI 1200-2000

  • NoticeAerodrome: concentration of birdsJ5008/26· until 26 Nov, 14:00 UTC

    There is an increased bird hazard from Masked Lapwings in the vicinity of the airport. Pilots should be aware of birds that could affect flight operations.

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    INCREASED BIRD HAZARD (MASKED LAPWING) IN VCY OF AD

    J5008/26 NOTAMN
 Q) YBBB/QFAHX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610261400 C) 2611261400
 E) INCREASED BIRD HAZARD (MASKED LAPWING) IN VCY OF AD
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedureN3310/26· until 31 Dec, 16:00 UTC (estimated)

    Australian Defence Force Flight Information Publications Terminal Australia (TERMA) for the approach to runway 19 have been amended and are now active on the web portal.

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    AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE FLT INFO PUBLICATIONS TERMINAL AUSTRALIA (TERMA) AMD ARA RWY 19 ACTIVE ON WEB PORTAL

    N3310/26 NOTAMR N2820/26
 Q) YBBB/QPIXX/I/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610020633 C) 2612311600 EST
 E) AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE FLT INFO PUBLICATIONS TERMINAL AUSTRALIA
 (TERMA) AMD
 ARA RWY 19
 ACTIVE ON WEB PORTAL
  • NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedN3308/26· until 31 Dec, 19:30 UTC (estimated)

    For the TACAN approach to runway 19, authorization is only for circling minima when the runway 19 threshold is displaced. A separate NOTAM refers to this.

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    AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE FLT INFO PUBLICATIONS TERMINAL AUSTRALIA (TERMA) AMD TACAN RWY 19 AUTH TO CIRCLING MINIMA ONLY WHEN THR RWY 19 DISPLACED SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS MIL USE ONLY

    N3308/26 NOTAMR N2890/26
 Q) YBBB/QPICH/I/NBO/A/000/999/1915S14646E005
 A) YBTL
 B) 2610020551 C) 2612311930 EST
 D) DAILY 1200-1930
 E) AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE FLT INFO PUBLICATIONS TERMINAL AUSTRALIA
 (TERMA) AMD
 TACAN RWY 19
 AUTH TO CIRCLING MINIMA ONLY WHEN THR RWY 19 DISPLACED
 SEPARATE NOTAM REFERS
 MIL USE ONLY

    Hours: DAILY 1200-1930

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Townsville Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
190
Departures
192
Different jets
35

Most frequent origins: Mackay Airport (36), Brisbane International Airport (19), Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4), Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Mackay Airport (36), Brisbane International Airport (19), Rockhampton Airport (7), Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4), Collinsville Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 350 (191), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (85), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (36), Learjet 60 (9), Embraer Phenom 100 (5).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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YBTL airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Townsville airport (YBTL) today?

There are currently 15 valid NOTAMs for Townsville (YBTL). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; Taxiway: closed; Movement area: limited to; Runway edge lights: unserviceable and 4 more. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Townsville airport (YBTL)?

According to the latest weather report for YBTL (METAR, 04 Nov, 06:30 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 13 kt (24 km/h) from north (10°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 28 °C (dew point 22 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Townsville airport (YBTL)?

Townsville (YBTL) has 2 runways: runway 01/19 with 2,438 m (7,999 ft), asphalt and runway 07/25 with 1,100 m (3,609 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,438 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Townsville airport (YBTL)?

Frequencies at YBTL: Tower 118.3 MHz, Ground 121.8 MHz and ATIS 133.5 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Townsville Airport?

The ICAO code is YBTL and the IATA code is TSV. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of YBTL airport?

Townsville Airport sits at 18 ft (5 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Australia/Brisbane.

Can I fly to YBTL by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Townsville Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to YBTL?

There are currently 3 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Townsville Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.