Transport in the Falkland Islands

There are three primary methods of transport available in the Falkland Islands. As well as two airports, there are a number of airstrips used extensively for domestic flights. There is also a growing road network, along with limited sea transport.

Road

There are convert|345|mi|km of highway in the Falkland Islands, with a further convert|156|mi|km earmarked for future completion. [ [http://www.falklands.gov.fk/focus/71-2.htm Falkland Islands Government] ] There are two taxi services in Stanley, which can be used for travel within the town and the surrounding areas. Landrovers can be hired in Stanley, which are essential for travel along unpaved roads. A bus service ferries passengers between the main airport for international flights at Mount Pleasant and Stanley.

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There are two seaports in the Falkland Islands: Stanley and Fox Bay, the latter of which is a customs entry point for West Falkland. The Falkland Islands do not possess a merchant marine.

Domestic travel between the islands is theoretically possible over water, although there are no regular services for passengers. Boats may be chartered in advance. Cruise ships for tourists often visit many of the islands, making use of inflatable boats where adequate docking facilities are not available.

Air

There are a number of airports in the Falkland Islands which serve as a vital link for remote communities. Only two have paved runways; RAF Mount Pleasant and Stanley Airport. Air travel is used extensively for travel between islands, with many services offered by the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, largely using Britten Norman Islander aircraft.

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