Airports / Falkland Islands / MPN
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands · 244 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
244
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
357 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA).
Overview
Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant, listed as EGYP / MPN, is a large commercial airport in Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands. Field elevation is 244 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MPN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA, 357 nm), Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU, 378 nm), and Puerto Deseado Airport (PUD, 379 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,497-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MPN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as RAF Mount Pleasant. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MPN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
EGYP
IATA
MPN
FAA / Local
EGYP
Elevation
244 ft
Coordinates
51.8226° S · 58.4458° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,497 ft
- 10/288,497 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/235,003 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,497 ft
MPN's 8,497 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 357nmRGAGobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International AirportRio Grande
- 378nmWPUGuardia Marina Zañartu AirportPuerto Williams
- 379nmPUDPuerto Deseado AirportPuerto Deseado
- 387nmULACapitan D Daniel Vazquez AirportSan Julian
- 397nmUSHUshuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International AirportUshuaia
- 398nmRZASanta Cruz AirportPuerto Santa Cruz
Location
Open the full mapEGYP · Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MPN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,800 nm | 11h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,850 nm | 11h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,262 nm | 12h 38m |
| Austin (AUS) | 5,340 nm | 12h 49m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,470 nm | 13h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,485 nm | 13h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,540 nm | 13h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,624 nm | 13h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MPN?
- Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant's longest paved runway is 8,497 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MPN?
- Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,497 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MPN?
- The closest alternate is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA), about 357 nm away, followed by Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU) at 378 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MPN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 11h 34m (4,800 nm), Palm Beach about 11h 41m (4,850 nm), Houston about 12h 38m (5,262 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.