St. Helena Airport

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Airport
gptkbp:access Only by sea
gptkbp:accessibility Limited due to weather conditions
gptkbp:air_traffic_control Managed by local authorities
gptkbp:aircraft Complies with international standards
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:Airlink
gptkbp:annualRidership Approximately 2,000 (as of 2019)
gptkbp:baggage_claim Available
gptkbp:built 2012
2016
gptkbp:challenges Weather-related issues
gptkbp:check-in_counters Limited check-in facilities
gptkbp:climate Can affect flight operations
gptkbp:community_impact Improved access to the island
gptkbp:communityEvents Occasional events held at the airport
gptkbp:construction_cost £285 million
gptkbp:design Built to accommodate small aircraft
gptkbp:elevation 1,400 feet
gptkbp:emergencyServices Available on-site
gptkbp:environmental_impact Controversial during planning stages
gptkbp:feedback Mixed reactions during development
gptkbp:firstFlight 2017
gptkbp:futurePlans Possible depending on demand
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Rugged terrain
gptkbp:historical_significance First airport on St. Helena Island.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label St. Helena Airport
gptkbp:IATA_code International
HLE
No dedicated lounge
Basic amenities available
Limited to regional flights
Basic terminal building
FHSH
Managed_by_St._Helena_Government
gptkbp:local_economy Boosted by improved connectivity
gptkbp:location gptkb:St._Helena
gptkbp:opened 2016
gptkbp:operator gptkb:St._Helena_Airport_Limited
gptkbp:passenger_traffic Limited cargo operations
30,000 per year
gptkbp:performances Regularly maintained
gptkbp:range 10 km
gptkbp:runway_length 1,600 meters
Primarily for passenger flights
gptkbp:runway_surface Asphalt
10/28
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Generally considered safe
Standard airport security
gptkbp:serves gptkb:St._Helena_Island
gptkbp:tourism Occasional due to weather
Increased tourism potential
Limited due to size of the island
gptkbp:transportation Taxis and shuttles available
gptkbp:type Public
gptkbp:wildlife Present near the airport area