Wilkins Runway
Preston Heath, (unassigned), Antarctica
YWKS is the ICAO airport code for Wilkins Runway, located in Preston Heath, Antarctica. The airport is classified as a Small Airport. It operates in the Antarctica/Casey timezone at an elevation of 2,529 ft (771 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.
About Wilkins Runway
Wikipedia ↗Wilkins Aerodrome is a single-runway aerodrome operated by Australia, located on upper glacier of the ice sheet Preston Heath, Budd Coast, Wilkes Land, on the continent of Antarctica, but 40 km (25 mi) southeast of the actual coast. It is named after Sir Hubert Wilkins, a pioneer of Antarctic aviation and exploration.
Location
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09T/27T | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | — | Ice | No | Open |
| 09T/27T | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | — | Ice | No | Open |
Airport Details
- ICAO Code
- YWKS
- Type
- Small Airport
- City
- Preston Heath
- Country
- Antarctica
- Region
- (unassigned)
- Timezone
- Antarctica/Casey
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 2,529 ft (771 m)
- Coordinates
- 66.6908°S, 111.5236°E
- Operator
- Australian Antarctic Division
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