Transport in the Falkland Islands

Sir Miles was instrumental in starting the Falkland Islands Government Air Service in December 1948.

A variety of four-wheel drive vehicles can be hired in Stanley, which are essential for travel along unpaved roads that are potentially badly potholed.

[9][10] A bus service ferries passengers between the main airport for international flights at Mount Pleasant and Stanley.

In 2020 the government awarded a contract to BAM Nuttall to design and build a new port for the Falklands.

Since November 2008, a regular ferry service has linked the two main islands, carrying cars, passengers and cargo.

[18] She has a deck, 30 m in length and 10 m in width which is sufficient for 16 one-ten Land Rovers (or equivalent) and accommodation for 30 passengers.

Tourist cruise ships often visit many of the islands, making use of inflatable boats where adequate docking facilities are not available.

The main international airport is RAF Mount Pleasant, 27 miles (43 km) west of Stanley.

Additionally, two AgustaWestland AW189 helicopters are operated from RAF Mount Pleasant by AAR Corp and Bristow in the search and rescue role.