Our Aircraft
Impeccable safety standards with minimal delays
Airbus A340-300
With a service range of 7.400 nautical miles, the Airbus A340-300 is ideally suited to flying long distance routes. At a cruising speed of 0.86 mach, this is highly reliable and efficient aircraft. As a result of its four engines, the A340-300 is an airplane that delivers every time. Robust, comfortable and safe, it performs exceedingly well in this environment.
The superior first class and business class cabins are spacious and elegant, ensuring absolute comfort for our guests as they journey from Cape Town to Wolf’s Fang Runway in just five hours.
GULFSTREAM G550
With a 6,750NM range the Gulfstream G550 is one of the most capable business jets in the world, and has the capacity to fly from Cape Town to Wolf’s Fang runway and back again without refuelling.
It is also fast. Traveling at 0.85 mach, we reach Antarctica in only five hours and with dozens of landings, our pilots have built up a huge amount of experience.
LUXURY ACROSS THE OCEAN
Both planes have wide oval windows, which offer incredible views as we fly over the icebergs of the Southern Ocean.
This is the only way to travel to Antarctica with our private charters offering a luxurious and comfortable way to travel to Antarctica.
“It has always been a dream to set foot on the continent of Antarctica. I never would have believed that it was possible to do it in such style and comfort.” Rick Garratt
BASLER BT-67
The Basler BT-67 is a versatile and durable aircraft that is able to land on snow and ice. It has a wide cabin, extended range and is used for flying in the interior of Antarctica – most notably to the South Pole and Emperor Penguins.
We have two identical aircraft and the crew are highly experienced in polar operations. Our chief pilot has 10 seasons of Antarctic experience, and last year, all our groups reached the South Pole.
Wolf’s Fang Runway
71º 32’ 00” S 8º 50’ 00” E
Wolf’s Fang is the only exclusively operated private aircraft runway in Antarctica.
Information for Your Pilot
Co-ordinates: 71° 31′ S, 08° 48′ E
Elevation: 1127m AMSL
Length: 3000m
Width: 60m
Orientation: 175 True
Declared Distances: TORA AND LDA – 25OOm / TORA AND ASDA – 30OOm
71º 32’ 00” S 8º 50’ 00” E
THE RUNWAY
The Wolf’s Fang Runway is 3000m (8200’) long and 60m (196’) wide. Note that the runway edge markers are actually 70m apart from the centre line. Any snow accumulations or berms are pushed at least 10m beyond the edge markers giving a minimum strip width of 90m.
The runway is aligned into the slope of the local terrain and consequently, the prevailing wind – 175° True. The runway has an overall longitudinal slope of 0.3% rising to the South.
SERVICES AT Wolf's Fang RUNWAY
FIRE FIGHTING CAPABILITIES
commercially-endorsed firefighting response units are are standing by for every international flight.
WEATHER FORECASTING
with dedicated professional forecaseters in cape town and an on -0the-ground team qualified in weather reporting, we have an excellent track record of getting the planes in on schedule.
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
Using the Iridium network, our office in Cape Town is fully connected to our ski-ways and ground teams across Antarctica.
Medical
With a paramedic stationed at Wolf’s Fang Runway and a fully-qualified doctor accompanying each of the BT-67 Basler flights, we prioritise safety above all else.
71º 32’ 00” S 8º 50’ 00” E
SUPPLY CHAIN TO WOLF'S FANG RUNWAY
With the assistance of the South African science vessel, our fuel supply is delivered to the edge of Antarctica. Our traverse team then embarks on a journey of 800km across the Fimbul ice shelf to Wolf’s Fang Runway.
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