Davis Station
Davis Station, commonly called Davis, is one of three permanent bases and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Davis is situated on the coast of Cooperation Sea in Princess Elizabeth Land, Ingrid Christensen Coast in the Australian Antarctic Territory, a territory claimed by Australia. Davis lies in an Antarctic oasis, a mostly ice-free area known as the Vestfold Hills.
Davis Station | |
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Antarctic base | |
Davis Station, pictured in 2005. | |
Davis Station Location of Davis Station in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 68°34′36″S 77°58′03″E | |
| Country | Australia |
| Territory | Australian Antarctic Territory |
| Subdivision | Princess Elizabeth Land |
| Administered by | Australian Antarctic Division |
| Established | 13 January 1957 |
| Named for | Captain John King Davis |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Summer | 91 |
| • Winter | 17 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (DAVT) |
| UN/LOCODE | AQ DAV |
| Type | All year-round |
| Period | Annual |
| Status | Operational |
| Activities | List
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| Facilities | List
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| Website | aad.gov.au |
Davis Plateau Ski Landing Area | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Operator | Australian Antarctic Division | ||||||||||
| Location | Davis Station - Whoop Whoop | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,528 ft / 466 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 68°28′09″S 78°52′11″E | ||||||||||
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Davis Plateau Ski Landing Area Location of airfield in Antarctica | |||||||||||
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Davis was named in honour of Captain John King Davis.
Davis was listed on the Register of the National Estate on 26 October 1999 and has been included on the Commonwealth Heritage List as an indicative place, due to the condition of buildings and structures that varies from no longer exists/demolished due to poor condition, through to very good condition.