Direct flights from RAF Mount Pleasant
There are 5 destinations with direct flights from RAF Mount Pleasant (Falkland Islands).
Destination | Duration | Days of the week | Airlines | Price |
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SID Sal Island | 10h 50m |
1 flights per day |
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PUQ Punta Arenas | 1h 42m |
1 flights per day |
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RGL Rio Gallegos | 1h 28m |
1 flights per day |
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COR Cordoba | 3h 40m |
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GRU São Paulo | 5h 10m |
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Destinations & direct flights from RAF Mount Pleasant (Falkland Islands)
Mount Pleasant (MPN) is the largest airport in United Kingdom and is based in Falkland Islands. The highest number of daily departures from RAF Mount Pleasant is seen on the route to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), with an average of 1 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from RAF Mount Pleasant on the Airbus A330 operated service to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), which lasts for roughly 10h 50m.
The top international destinations from RAF Mount Pleasant
São Paulo (GRU)
102 flights scheduled next month
Sal Island (SID)
25 flights scheduled next month
Punta Arenas (PUQ)
7 flights scheduled next month
Rio Gallegos (RGL)
5 flights scheduled next month
Cordoba (COR)
26 flights scheduled next month
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Airport information
Airport name | RAF Mount Pleasant |
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Airport (IATA) Code | MPN |
City | Falkland Islands |
Country | Falkland-Islands (FK) |
Full location | RAF Mount Pleasant |
Latitude | -51.821429 |
Longitude | -58.455849 |
Website | Raf.mod.uk |
Show on map | Google maps |
General Information About RAF Mount Pleasant
RAF Mount Pleasant (IATA: MPN, ICAO: EGYP) is a Royal Air Force station on East Falkland island located approximately 33 miles (53 km) southwest of Stanley - the capital of the Falkland Islands - in British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). Home to between 1,000 and 2,000 British military personnel.
Primary functions for this unit include air defense for the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. A400M transport aircraft provide heavy lifting support as well as search and rescue missions and air-to-air refuelling missions.
In addition to air defence, RAF Mount Pleasant also provided other essential support services to its surrounding garrison and territory. A flight of Chinook helicopters provided heavy lift support until their withdrawal in 2006. Westland Sea King helicopters were utilized for search and rescue missions between November 2007 and April 2016, until their withdrawal due to age concerns.
At RAF Mount Pleasant's main complex are several shops and restaurants, as well as a cinema and bowling alley. Furthermore, there is also a sports complex and golf course nearby.
Weather and high winds often make travel from the airport to Port Stanley difficult, yet taxis and buses operate on a regular basis from Stanley.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there near Falkland Islands?
How many airports are there near Falkland Islands?
What is the best airport to use when flying from Falkland Islands?
RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Falkland Islands.
Which airlines flying from Falkland Islands?
Flights from RAF Mount Pleasant are offered by 2 different airlines. Airlines with the most flights: Royal Air Force, LATAM Airline
What is the longest flight from RAF Mount Pleasant?
The longest flight duration from RAF Mount Pleasant is the route to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), which lasts approximately 10h 50m and is operated by an Airbus A330
What is the airport IATA-code for RAF Mount Pleasant?
RAF Mount Pleasant uses the IATA code: MPN
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