Cocos Island Airport
Description:
Cocos (Killing) Islands Airport is the largest airport of the Cocos Islands archipelago, located on West Island - the largest island in the southern part of Killing. The length of its runway is 2438 meters, and its width is 33 meters. It has wonderful lighting and asphalt covering, which allows you to take all types of aircraft. The airport is currently working with Virgin Australia.
According to the statistics of 2011, the passenger turnover of the airport amounted to 9,129 people and 310 ships. The most popular destination at the moment is Christmas Island. On the territory of the airport there are three huge waiting rooms equipped with the latest equipment, as well as a huge weather station and hangar. In 2005, under the leadership of the authorities, a magnificent observation deck was built here, which offers a wonderful panoramic view.
One of the largest aircraft, a Boeing 747, landed here on September 23, 2004. In the history of the airport there has not been a single large-scale accident. In the near future, it is planned to increase the area and restore utility rooms of the complex.
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