Ice Runway

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Norway / Maitri - permanent station of India /

This runway is made up of the permanent blue ice in the Eastern Antarctica.
Its almost 04 Km in length and is in control of Russian Base NOVO.
This aerodrome is the life line of the Antarctic Research Stations of various countries viz., Russia, India, Germany, Belgium, South Africa, Norway etc.
Carved on the sea ice of the Ross Island every year, along the 2.5 mile runway was operating mainly in the summer in Antarctica. Pilots should avoid landing too heavy and the aircraft should be monitored closely to ensure it does not sink more than 10 inches into the ice.
Coordinates:   70°49'27"S   11°37'39"E
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