Casey Research Station

Windmill Islands , Wilkes Land

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Satellite and aerial maps of Casey with nearby locations

Casey Station

Nearby locationsKmBearing
Wilkins Runway , Wilkes Land 62.2137YWKS
Adams Canyon , Wilkes Land 215.5309



  Casey


1969 to present

66° 16' 55'' S     110° 31' 36'' E
Bailey Peninsula, Windmill Islands, Wilkes Land
ICAO: IATA: Local: AQCAS
Elevation: 105 feet


Australian Antarctic Division base, near the mouth of the Vanderford Glacier. In 2024, this was the home of the Australian Million Year Ice Core project which is drilling on Little Dome C, about 650 nm away at an altitude of 3233 metres above sea level.

A supply team left Casey Station on 1 Nov 2025 with 6 snow tractors, hauling almost 500 tonnes of food and equipment for the MYIC 2nd season and to establish an inland base for the next 5 years of ice drilling.



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  List of units at Casey




Years Unit
1969-    AU DCCEEW






List of aircraft and events at Casey


DatesOrg/TypeUnit
2025-dec Australian Government Nuyina class RSV Nuyina



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