Byrd Station
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 4h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Byrd Station
The Byrd Station is a former research station established by the United States during the International Geophysical Year (1957) by U.S. Navy Seabees during Operation Deep Freeze II in West Antarctica. It was a year-round base until 1972, and then seasonal up to 2005. The station is located on the West Antarctic ice cap. It was accessible by overland ice traverse or by ski-equipped C-130 aircraft.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Byrd Station located?
Byrd Station is closed located in Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, at an elevation of 5,097 ft (1,554 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Byrd Station data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.