Port Stanley

Stanley , East Falkland

Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas










Satellite and aerial maps of Port Stanley with nearby locations


Nearby locationsKmBearing
Port William , East Falkland 2.6323FKPWI
Navy Point , East Falkland 4.7272
Murray Heights , East Falkland 5.6253
Falkland Islands Museum , East Falkland 6.1264FKPSY
Mount Kent , East Falkland 23.2273
Estancia House , East Falkland 27.8278



  Port Stanley


1977 to present

51° 41' 8'' S     57° 46' 40'' W
On peninsula, 2 nm NE of Port Stanley, Stanley, East Falkland
ICAO: SFAL IATA: PSY
Elevation: 81 feet


As Port Stanley airport, this was the main air link with the South American continent through scheduled services, replacing the Hookers Point airstrip from Dec 1977. It was officially opened on 1 May 1979. Ironically, given later events, some of Port Stanley airports facilities were improved through Argentine Government investment including an upgraded runway and radio navigation aids for flights between the mainland and the islands.
After the 1982 war ended, runways were repaired by 24 Jun 1982 and lengthened and the base opened as RAF Stanley in Oct 1982. It remained a permanent RAF base until the purpose built RAF Mount Pleasant to the west, came on stream in 1985.
Port Stanley is known as Puerto Argentino by Argentina



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  List of units at Port Stanley




Years Unit
1986UK 78 SquadronSea King, CH-47C Chinook,
1983-    UK Bristow (Falklands)S-92, S-61 H-3, S-61 H-3,
1982UK 847NASWessex,
1982UK 845 NASWessex,
1982UK 846 NASSea King HC.4,
1982AR BHelicAsal601CH-47C Chinook, SA330L Puma, 212, 205,
1982AR EscAvExplAtq602A109a, 205,
1982/87UK 656 SquadronLynx, SA341B Gazelle AH.1,
1982/83UK 826 NASSea King, Sea King,



  Port Stanley News


Bristow New Hangar at Stanley Airport

Bristow New Hangar at Stanley Airport

15-Oct-15 - Bristow added a new hangar and modular offices at Stanley Airport in the Falkland Islands capable to house three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters.
AAR 10-year SAR contract in Falklands/Malvinas

AAR 10-year SAR contract in Falklands/Malvinas

19-Jan-15 - AAR Corp and BIH gets 10-year UK Ministry of Defence Search and Rescue and Support contract for the Falkland/Malvinas Islands with AW189 and S-61 helicopters from April 2016 valued $275 million



List of aircraft and events at Port Stanley


By Date | By Serial | By Model

DatesOrg/TypeUnit
1968-nov Endurance Flt829 NAS /(4)49-ED HAS7 XL898

1982 EA A109A AE-334
1982 EA CH-47C AE-520
1982 EA UH-1H AE-413
1982-may EA A109A AE-331
1982-may FAA CH-47C H-91
1982-may PNA SA330L PA-12
1982-may EA UH-1H AE-409
1982-aug 202 Squadron HAR.3 ZA105

1983-jul-03 HAS.2 XZ233 / 334

1984-may GASAAC AH.1 ZB673
1984-may GASAAC AH.1 ZB672
1984-may GASAAC AH.1 ZB674
1984-may GASAAC AH.1 ZB675

1985-jul-01 HAR.3 XZ591 / S
1985-sep-01 HAR.3 XZ592 / S
1985-sep-01 HAR.3 ZA105 / S-D
1985-sep-24 S61N.MK2 G-BBHM
1985-oct-01 CH-47C ZA684 / BB

2012 CHC Cayman Islands AS332L2 VP-CHC
2012-nov CHC Cayman Islands AS332L2 VP-CHB
2012-nov-11 S61N.MK2 G-ATFM

2013-jan CHC Cayman Islands S-76C VP-CHD
2013-dec-062013-dec-09 RN Type 23 Duke class F239 HMS Richmond

2015-feb BFSAI S-92A G-CIGZ
2015-feb-16 BFSAI S-92A G-CIHP
2015-feb-16 BFSAI S-92A G-IACG

2021-may-23 BIH S61N.MK2 G-ATFM



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