Flying in Townsville, Australia
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Townsville — the nearest is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (YBTL), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 10m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 50m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Townsville
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
Lavarack (Military) Airport
Nelly Bay Heliport
Donnington Airpark
Palm Island Airport
Ayr Airport
Bening Field Airport
Macrossan Airport
Ingham Airport
Battery Downs Airport
Charters Towers Airport
New Moon Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 06:35–17:25 | 10h 50m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:59–18:01 | 12h 03m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:25–18:35 | 13h 10m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 28.3°C / 83°F | 21.7°C / 71°F | 20 km/h | 24% |
| Summer | 29.8°C / 86°F | 24.4°C / 76°F | 18 km/h | 61% |
| Autumn | 28.4°C / 83°F | 21.8°C / 71°F | 18 km/h | 37% |
| Winter | 24.9°C / 77°F | 16.7°C / 62°F | 19 km/h | 12% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Townsville, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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