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Small airport

West Point Island Landing Strip

ICAO FK-0004🇫🇰 West Point Island
Coordinates
51.3456°S, 60.6840°W
Type
Small airport
Region
FK-U-A
Time zone
Stanley(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
08:22
Sunrise
09:01
Sunset
17:18
Civil dusk
17:56

About 8h 17m 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 West Point Island Landing Strip

West Point Island Landing Strip is a small airport in West Point Island, Falkland Islands. It observes Atlantic/Stanley local time. The nearest airport is Carcass Island Landing Strip (FK-0011), about 6 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR MONTE AGRADABLE (MOUNT PLEASANT)Class DCTRGNDFL500

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Falkland Islands airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle66 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Point Island Landing Strip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Point Island Landing Strip located?

West Point Island Landing Strip is small airport located in West Point Island, Falkland Islands.

What time zone is West Point Island Landing Strip in?

West Point Island Landing Strip is in the Atlantic/Stanley time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at West Point Island Landing Strip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at West Point Island Landing Strip is approximately 3.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near West Point Island Landing Strip?

The nearest airport to West Point Island Landing Strip is Carcass Island Landing Strip (FK-0011), about 6 nm to the ne, followed by Roy Cove Landing Strip and Saunders Island Landing Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. West Point Island Landing Strip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.