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Wilkins Aerodrome is a single-runway aerodrome operated by Australia, located on upper glacier of the ice sheet Preston Heath, Budd Coast, Wilkes Land, on the continent of Antarctica, but 40 km (25 mi) southeast of the actual coast. It is named after Sir Hubert Wilkins, a pioneer of Antarctic aviation and exploration.
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Australian Antarctic Program· 10/20/2023
Wilkins Aerodrome ready for touchdown as busy summer season gets started
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airport-technology.com· 9/17/2008
Wilkins Ice Runway – Australian Antarctic Territory
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ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation· 2/22/2026
The 'amazing' experience of landing a jet on an ice runway
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NBC News· 2/20/2008
Australia builds Antarctic ice runway
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Australian Antarctic Program· 11/5/2020
“Herculean task”: waking up Wilkins Aerodrome
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Australian Antarctic Program· 2/17/2020
Wilkins runway delayed opening
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