Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN): Codes, Runways & Location
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant (IATA: MPN · ICAO: EGYP) is a large airport serving Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands. It lies at 51.8226° S, 58.4458° W, 244 ft (74 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mount Pleasant in Falkland Islands. It is identified by the IATA code MPN and the ICAO code EGYP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2590 m (8497 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 244 ft (74 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 2 are within reach, the closest being Port Stanley Airport (PSY) about 48 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,590 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant
Where is Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant located?
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant is located in Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands. Its coordinates are 51.8226° S, 58.4458° W.
What is the airport code for Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant has an IATA code of MPN and an ICAO code of EGYP.
How long is the runway at Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant's longest runway is about 2590 m (8497 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant have?
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant a major airport?
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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