Transport in the Falkland Islands

1915

She also visits some of the smaller islands. Other smaller boats may be chartered in advance. Tourist cruise ships often visit many of the islands, making use of inflatable boats where adequate docking facilities are not available. ==Rail== A gauge railway, known as the Camber Railway, was built along the north side of Stanley Harbour in 1915-1916 and used until the 1920s.

1920

She also visits some of the smaller islands. Other smaller boats may be chartered in advance. Tourist cruise ships often visit many of the islands, making use of inflatable boats where adequate docking facilities are not available. ==Rail== A gauge railway, known as the Camber Railway, was built along the north side of Stanley Harbour in 1915-1916 and used until the 1920s.

1946

However, in 1946, when Sir Miles Clifford arrived as governor, there were no air services, no roads outside Stanley and an indifferent sea service.

1948

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

1982

There is now an international airport, a domestic airport, a number of airstrips, a growing road network and a much-improved ferry service between the two main islands. ==Road== In 1982, the Falkland Islands had no roads outside Stanley, only tracks.

2007

By 2007, the Falkland Islands had a road network of with a further roads planned for construction link to all occupied mainland settlements by 2013.

2008

The Falkland Islands do not have a merchant navy. Since November 2008, a regular ferry service has linked the two main islands, carrying cars, passengers and cargo.

2011

This service is called the South Atlantic Airbridge. As of 2011 Titan Airways operates the RAF air link, using Boeing 767s.

2012

In 2012, the Falkland Islands Government classified the road network - East Falkland and West Falkland - into "A" roads, "B" roads and "C" roads for purposes of Highways Asset Management Plan.

2013

By 2007, the Falkland Islands had a road network of with a further roads planned for construction link to all occupied mainland settlements by 2013.

2019

Once a month, this flight also stops in Río Gallegos, Argentina. The Royal Air Force operates flights from RAF Mount Pleasant to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, England, with a refuelling stop at Dakar, Senegal, because the runway at RAF Ascension Island is closed until at least 2019.




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