NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Port Stanley Airport

Port Stanley Airport (IATA: PSY, ICAO: SFAL) is an airport in the Falkland Islands, two miles outside the capital, Stanley. The airport is the only civilian airport in the Islands with a paved runway. The airport is operated by the Government of the Falkland Islands, and is used for internal flights between the Islands. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter alphabetic code designating many airports around the world. ... The ICAO airport code (IPA pronunciation: ) is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Official website: http://www. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet) is any of several old units of distance or length, measuring around a quarter to a third of a meter. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre (in the U.S., chiefly meter) is a measure of length, approximately equal to 3. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter alphabetic code designating many airports around the world. ... The ICAO airport code (IPA pronunciation: ) is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Official website: http://www. ...

History

Prior to 1972, there was no airport in the Falkland Islands with a paved runway, and all trips to the Islands required to be undertaken by boat. However in the early 1970s, the Falkland Islands Company decided to withdraw its monthly supply ship to Montevideo, Uruguay, increasing the desirability of an airlink to the South American mainland. 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... This article or section is missing references or citation of sources. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...

In 1971, the Argentine Air Force broke the islands isolation starting with amphibious flights from Comodoro Rivadavia with Grumman HU-16B Albatross aircraft operated by LADE, Argentina's military airliner. 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza AÃ©rea Argentina, FAA) is the national air force of Argentina. ... Comodoro Rivadavia is a city in the Chubut Province of southern Argentina, on the Gulf of San Jorge (an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean). ... Grumman HU-16E The Grumman HU-16 Albatross, is a large, twin-radial-engine amphibious flying boat. ... LADE - Lineas Aereas Del Estado is an airline based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ...

In 1973, the United Kingdom signed a Communications Agreement with Argentina to fund an airstrip on the islands. Flights took place again from Comodoro Rivadavia now with Fokker F-28. This service was maintained until 1982 representing the only connection to the islands. 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Comodoro Rivadavia is a city in the Chubut Province of southern Argentina, on the Gulf of San Jorge (an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean). ... The Fokker F28 Fellowship is a short range jet airliner designed and built by the Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Royal Air Force also used the airport for flights to supply and reinforce the British military garrison when necessary. The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ...

Falklands War

During the Falklands War of 1982, Argentine forces occupied the airport. The Argentine Air Force were unable to place their most advanced fighter jets at the base given the relatively short runway, and the risk of attack by the British. However, several Argentine Air Force FMA IA 58 Pucarás with Argentine Navy Aermacchi MB-339 and T-34 Mentor for close air support and air reconnaissance were based at the airport, and nightly supply flights by C-130 Hercules, Lockheed L-188 Electra and Fokker F-28 transports took place until the last day. The Pucarás were deployed against the British land forces, shooting down a Westland Scout and the Aermacchis against the British Fleet. Combatants United Kingdom Argentina Casualties 255 killed 777 wounded 1 taken prisoner 649 killed 1,068 wounded 11,313 taken prisoner The Falklands War (Spanish: Guerra de las Malvinas) was an effective state of war in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands (also known in... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza AÃ©rea Argentina, FAA) is the national air force of Argentina. ... The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza AÃ©rea Argentina, FAA) is the national air force of Argentina. ... The FMA IA 58 PucarÃ¡ is a twin-engined counter-insurgency (COIN) aircraft made in Argentina, flown for the first time on August 20, 1969. ... Argentine Navy Jack The Navy of the Argentine Republic (Armada de la RepÃºblica Argentina, ARA) is the navy of Argentina. ... The Aermacchi MB-339 is an Italian military trainer and attack aircraft. ... A Beechcraft T-34B Mentor The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor is a military trainer aircraft derived from the Beechcraft Bonanza. ... Close air support (often abbreviated CAS) is the use of military aircraft in a ground attack role against targets in close proximity to friendly troops, in support of ground combat operations. ... The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop cargo aircraft and the main tactical airlifter for military forces worldwide. ... The Lockheed L-188 Electra first flew in 1957, and was the first turboprop airliner built in the USA. It delivered performance only slightly inferior to that of a full jet aircraft, at a lower operating cost. ... The Fokker F28 Fellowship is a short range jet airliner designed and built by the Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker. ... The FMA IA 58 PucarÃ¡ is a twin-engined counter-insurgency (COIN) aircraft made in Argentina, flown for the first time on August 20, 1969. ... The Westland Scout was a general purpose military light helicopter developed by Westland Aircraft Limited. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ...

On May 1, 1982, the Royal Air Force bombed the airport in Operation Black Buck. Several other raids were carried out by Harriers from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Hermes. The Airport installations were badly damaged by the fighting, although Argentine forces continued flights up to their surrender on June 14. At the end of the war, the Airport was littered with the wreckage of Argentine aircraft. May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ... During the Falklands War, Operations Black Buck 1 to Black Buck 6 were a series of six extremely long-range bombing attacks by Royal Air Force Vulcan bombers against Argentine positions in the Falkland Islands. ... The word Harrier when used alone, has several possible meanings in the English language. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ... Three ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Hermes, after Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology: The first Hermes was a converted cruiser that was used as an experimental seaplane tender by the Royal Naval Air Service shortly before World War I. She was sunk by a... June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (166th in leap years), with 200 days remaining. ...

After the war, the Royal Air Force took over the Airport, renaming it RAF Stanley. The runway was extended to allow RAF Phantom fighters to be based on the Island as air defence, and also allow long range Hercules transport planes to land supplies and personnel from the United Kingdom via Ascension Island. Anthem: God Save the Queen, Capital Georgetown Status Overseas territory of the United Kingdom Official language(s) English Administrator Michael Hill Area - Total - % water Ranked 77 (United Kingdom) 50 kmÂ² 0 Population - Total - Density 1,100 22kmÂ² Currency Pound sterling; US Dollar (accepted) Time zone UTC: +6 (DST: ?) Internet TLD . ...

In 1985, RAF Mount Pleasant opened and Port Stanley Airport returned to civilian use. This article is about the year. ... RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands is the most recent purpose-built airfield in the Royal Air Force. ...

Flights

The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) operates internal flights within the Falkland Islands from the Airport. The British Antarctic Survey also uses the Airport. Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) is an airline based in Stanley, Falkland Islands. ... BAS headquarters The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), formerly the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS), is an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council, and has, for the last fifty years, undertaken the majority of Britains scientific research on and around the Antarctic continent. ...

External links

Categories: Falkland Islands | Airports in the Falkland Islands Barren Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying south west of East Falkland and south east of George Island. ... Beaver Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying west of Weddell Island and south of New Island. ... Beauchene Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying thirty miles south of Sea Lion Island, the nearest land. ... Bleaker Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying southeast of East Falkland. ... Carcass Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying north west of West Falkland and south east of the Jason Islands. ... East Falkland (beige) shown within Falkland Islands East Falkland, the largest of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, has an area of 6,605 square kilometres. ... This article is about George Island in the Falkland Islands. ... The Jason Islands are an archipelago in the Falkland Islands, lying north west of the main island group, and about 250 miles east of Argentina. ... For the Keppel Islands of Australia, including Great Keppel Island, see Keppel Bay Islands National Park Keppel Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying between Saunders Island and Pebble Island. ... Lively Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying west of West Falkland. ... New Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying north of Beaver Island. ... Pebble Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying north of West Falkland. ... Saunders Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying north west of West Falkland. ... Sea Lion Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying eight miles south of East Falkland. ... Speedwell Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying in the Falkland Sound, southwest of East Falkland. ... Staats Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying between Beaver Island and Weddell Island. ... Weddell Island shown within Falkland Islands Weddell Island is the third largest of the Falkland Islands, with an area of 98 square miles (254 kmÂ²). Until the late nineteenth century, it was known as Swan Island. ... West Falkland (shown in white) within the Falkland Islands group West Falkland, known as Gran Malvina in Spanish, is the second largest of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, with an area of approximately 4,532 kmÂ² (5,413 kmÂ² including the adjacent small islands). ... West Point Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying west of West Falkland, from which it is separated by the Wooly Cut channel. ... Government House in Stanley has been the home of the Falkland Islands London-appointed Governors since the mid-19th century. ... Nowadays, the Governor of the Falkland Islands is the local representative of the British Crown in the Falkland Islands. ... The Legislative Council has 10 members, 8 of which are elected every 4 years and 2 members ex officio. ... The politics of the Falkland Islands, an overseas territory of the United Kingdom (also claimed by Argentina), is minimal, lacking any political parties and differing little from standard British governmental and legal proceedings. ... The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic. ... Camp is the term used in the Falkland Islands to refer to any part of the islands outside of the islands only significant town, Stanley. ... Darwin is a settlement on East Falkland, lying on Choisel Sound, on the east side of the islands central isthmus. ... Goose Green is a settlement on East Falkland in the Falkland Islands. ... Port Egmont is a settlement on Saunders Island, within the Falkland Islands Categories: | ... Port Howard is the largest settlement on West Falkland and is the centre of a 200,000 acre (800 km²) sheep farm. ... Port Louis is a settlement on northeastern East Falkland. ... Port San Carlos is located on the northern bank of the San Carlos Estuary on the Western coast of East Falkland (also known as Soledad), in the Falkland Islands. ... Salvador Settlement, also called Salvador or Salvador Settlement Corral, is a small harbor located on an inlet on the northern side of the eastern island of the Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic (called Islas Malvinas by the Argentinians) situated at -51. ... San Carlos is a settlement in northwestern East Falkland, lying south of Port San Carlos on San Carlos Water. ... Official website: http://www. ... The Falkland Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom and, as such, rely on the UK for guarantee of their security. ... The Falkland Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom and, as such, rely on the UK for guarantee of their security. ... RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands is the most recent purpose-built airfield in the Royal Air Force. ... The Coat of Arms of the Falkland Islands were granted on September 29, 1948. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require rewriting and/or reformatting. ... Falklanders are very much into good food, being well known all over the southern half of South America and the Antarctic territories for their excellent wurstels. ... Flag ratio: 1:2 Civil ensign; Flag ratio: 1:2 Governor of the Falkland Islands flag Malvinas Flag according to Argentina The Flag of the Falkland Islands was adopted on September 29, 1948. ... .fk is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Falkland Islands. ...

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