The invention relates to a thread-end locating device which has an air-stream generating device (9) and an air-stream control device (5) for controlling the air stream generated by the air-stream generating device (9), in such a way that the air stream flows along the surface of the thread layers (15) of a spinning bobbin (1), the air-stream control device (5) being arranged so as to be moved forwards and backwards in relation to a position in which it partially or completely surrounds the spinning bobbin (1). <IMAGE>
