Lavarack (Military) Airport
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 11h 5m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Lavarack (Military) Airport
Lavarack Barracks is a major Australian Army base located in the suburb of Murray in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Lavarack Barracks is currently home to the Army's 3rd Brigade and 11th Brigade. Elements of the 3rd Brigade based at the Barracks include the Combat Signals Regiment, 3rd Combat Services Support Battalion, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. The barracks are named after Lieutenant General Sir John Lavarack, an Australian Army officer during both World Wars and Governor of Queensland from 1946 to 1957.
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Live weather
YLVKLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 128.850 MHz |
| MISC | MISC | 112.600 MHz |
| MISC | MISC | 120.600 MHz |
| MISC | MISC | 126.500 MHz |
Airspace in this area(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| TOWNSVILLE CTA C5 | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| TOWNSVILLE CTA C6 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| TOWNSVILLE CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | 5500 ft MSL | 8500 ft MSL |
| TOWNSVILLE CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | 3500 ft MSL | 5500 ft MSL |
| TOWNSVILLE CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | 2500 ft MSL | 3500 ft MSL |
| TOWNSVILLE CTA C1 | Class C | CTA | 1500 ft MSL | 2500 ft MSL |
| TOWNSVILLE CONTROL ZONE (C) | Class C | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| TOWNSVILLE CTA C7 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lavarack (Military) Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Lavarack (Military) Airport?
The ICAO code for Lavarack (Military) Airport is YLVK.
Where is Lavarack (Military) Airport located?
Lavarack (Military) Airport is small airport located in Townsville, Australia, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).
What time zone is Lavarack (Military) Airport in?
Lavarack (Military) Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lavarack (Military) Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lavarack (Military) Airport is approximately 7.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lavarack (Military) Airport?
The nearest airport to Lavarack (Military) Airport is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), about 4 nm to the n, followed by Ace Aerodrome Starke Field and Donnington Airpark.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lavarack (Military) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.