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Fossil Bluff Skiway

Fossil Bluff Skiway is a forward-operating facility for refuelling aircraft and is operated by Rothera station during the Antarctic summer season between October and March. There is a 1,200-metre (3,900 ft) unprepared skiway marked by drums 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) south of the station.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft ferry drums of fuel from Rothera Research Station to Fossil Bluff each summer to maintain the size of the fuel depot. The station is 90 minutes flying time from Rothera Research Station. It is used extensively as a jumping-off point for further operations into Antarctica. The next 'traditional' stop for the Twin Otters is Sky Blu, 85 minutes away.

Fossil Bluff Skiway
  • IATA: none
  • ICAO: AT10
Summary
Airport typePrivate
Location Fossil Bluff
George VI Sound
Elevation AMSL 32 ft / 10 m
Coordinates 71°19′46″S 68°16′01″W
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
17/35 3,960 1,207 Snow

Location of Fossil Bluff Skiway in Antarctica

Location of Fossil Bluff Skiway in Antarctica


The station at Fossil Bluff below Giza Peak

The station at Fossil Bluff below Giza Peak





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