Wilkins Aerodrome at 66°41’27″South, 111°31’35″East is named after the legendary patron and pioneer of early Antarctic aviation, Sir Hubert Wilkins.
Wilkins Aerodrome is a major summer-only facility. is located approximately 70 km southeast of Casey Research Station (WAP AUS-Ø2) and serves as the Antarctic terminal for the intercontinental air service.
Situated in an area of Antarctica known as Wilkes’ Land, the aerodrome has been sited 700 metres above sea level to minimise the likelihood of melt, as the coast is relatively warm by Antarctic standards during the summer months.
The Wilkins site is approximately 70% exposed ice and 30% snow cover that is less than one metre deep. The foundation of the runway is natural glacial ice, rolled with proof rollers to 
ensure that the surface ice has suitable bearing strength and integrity to support the aircraft.
The runway surface is tillered by a snowgroomer to manufacture higher friction levels prior to each flight of a wheeled aircraft.
The facility operates between October and March each year. It closes for around six weeks at the height of summer, due to warmer temperatures causing sub-surface melt.
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So far, nobody has been operated Hamradio from Wilkins, which still remains unnumbered; that’s why we hope one day or another some zealous Radio amateur can do it.