Antarctica Airports

Antarctica > Transportation

Airports: 25 (2008)

YearAirportsRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
200620136 2006
20073211860.00 %2007
200827129-15.63 %2008
200925129-7.41 %2008

Definition: This entry gives the total number of airports or airfields recognizable from the air. The runway(s) may be paved (concrete or asphalt surfaces) or unpaved (grass, earth, sand, or gravel surfaces) but may include closed or abandoned installations. Airports or airfields that are no longer recognizable (overgrown, no facilities, etc.) are not included. Note that not all airports have accommodations for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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