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flight_takeoff Flight

QFA863

Operated by Qantas

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Departure

TSV YBTL VFR

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville

Townsville, AU

Local time
08:18 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Type
Medium Airport
Elevation
18 ft
Coordinates
-19.2529, 146.7665

cloud Weather

Wind
140° / 9 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
SCT 7,100 ft
Temp / Dew
22°C / 15°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T22:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YBTL 282200Z AUTO 14009KT 9999 // SCT071 22/15 Q1023

TAF YBTL 281710Z 2818/2918 16006KT 9999 FEW018 FM290000 12014KT 9999 FU FEW025 FM290200 07018KT 9999 NSW FEW040 FM290900 11011KT 9999 FU FEW025 FM291600 16006KT 9999 NSW SCT020

Arrival

BNE YBBN VFR

Brisbane International Airport

Brisbane, AU

Local time
08:18 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
-27.3842, 153.1170

cloud Weather

Wind
200° / 8 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 3,800 ft, BKN 7,400 ft
Temp / Dew
19°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.32 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T22:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YBBN 282200Z 20008KT 9999 FEW038 BKN074 19/13 Q1027

TAF YBBN 282013Z 2821/3000 20007KT 9999 BKN040 FM290000 12014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 BKN045 FM290600 14010KT 9999 NSW SCT045 FM291200 20007KT 9999 FEW025

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 1 Departures
flight_land 0 Arrivals

Recent history last 6

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-06-06 7C7807 TSV → BNE Jun 6, 02:20 UTCJun 6, 03:35 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-06-02 7C6D9A TSV → BNE Jun 2, 02:45 UTCJun 2, 03:30 UTC45m - -
2026-05-30 7C7804 TSV → BNE May 30, 02:10 UTCMay 30, 03:20 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-05-24 7C6D98 TSV → BNE May 24, 23:10 UTCMay 25, 03:15 UTC4h 5m - -
2026-04-18 7C7804 TSV → BNE Apr 18, 23:05 UTCApr 19, 03:25 UTC4h 20m - -
2026-04-18 7C6DD7 TSV → BNE Apr 18, 02:50 UTCApr 18, 03:20 UTC30m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
6
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
5

Monthly activity 3 months

Month Flights tracked
June 2026 2
May 2026 2
April 2026 2

QFA863 frequently asked

Where does flight QFA863 fly?
QFA863 (Qantas) flies from TSV to BNE. View the full route page.
How long is flight QFA863?
Based on observed flights, QFA863 takes on average 2h 1m from takeoff to landing.
How often does QFA863 fly?
QFA863 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 6 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight QFA863?
QFA863 has been operated by 5 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track QFA863 live?
Yes. When QFA863 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.