St. Helena is a small island in the middle of the atlantic ocean, roughly halfway between Africa and South America. Until recently there was no plan for an aerodrome on the island, which means that it is one of the most isolated communities on earth. Its nearest landfall is ascension island, some 600 miles to the north, home to a UK/USA airbase. Now however, there are plans to build an airport on the island.
The island is famous as the place of exile for Napoleon Bonaparte, he lived here in Longwood House from 1815-1821, when he died. The island was an important location for world shipping until the Suez Canal opened in 1869. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the island was occupied and attacked by the Dutch. Zulu cheifs and Boer Prisoners were exiled here, Edmund Halley built an observatory to witness the passing of venus, and Darwin came here on the beagle, to investigate the island's unique and incredible fauna.
Photos of the island can be viewed
here.
To find out more about the island go
hereThe plan is to build an airport of small municipal capacity, with a runway of 2250 metres (around 7000ft), and to build small scale airport facilities, with an apron of about 2, and a small terminal.
Because of the lack of flat land on the island, and its remoteness, construction will be very difficult. The airport will cost £100 million, and should be completed by 2010.
I think that the airport should be added to FSX! With some scenery of the island, including the capital and some paved roads etc. I have all the things needed:
DocsAirport LayoutAirport location on islandMap of islandConceptOther important documents regarding the airport's location, as well as detailed drawings and maps (basically everything needed to create the airport!) are located
here.)
The location of the island is found
here.
The island is already located on FSX, but the airport isn't! The airport is the main important bit, and the scenery for the island less important, but still welcome!
A Topographical map can be found
here.
More info:
http://www.sthelenaaccess.com/http://www.shelco.shThe runway would be able to take a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 with ease, and have a theoretical maximum aircraft size of a Boeing 727/Airbus A321.
Runway Headings:
Runway 18: 179o
Runway 36: 359o
Thank You Very Much!