Satellite and aerial maps of Casey with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkins Runway , Wilkes Land | 62.2 | 137 | YWKS |
| | 215.5 | 309 |
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.
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.
List of units at Casey |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969- | ||
List of aircraft and events at Casey |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-dec | Australian Government | Nuyina class | RSV Nuyina |
