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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 |
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| Summary |
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| Airport type | Private |
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| Location |
Fossil Bluff
George VI Sound |
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| Elevation AMSL |
32 ft / 10 m |
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| Coordinates |
71°19′46″S 68°16′01″W |
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| Runways |
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| Direction |
Length |
Surface |
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m |
| 17/35
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3,960
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1,207
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Snow
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Location of Fossil Bluff Skiway in Antarctica
By Alexrk2 | CC BY-SA 3.0.
The station at Fossil Bluff below Giza Peak
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