Bleaker Island Airfield (disused?)

Not applicable. The airfield has not closed. Confusion about its status may arise because it is a private, unpaved airstrip on a remote island, served by on-demand air taxi services rather than scheduled commercial airlines, and lacks an official ICAO code.

The site is a well-maintained grass airstrip. Its primary purpose today is to serve the island's thriving tourism industry, which is centered around its status as a National Nature Reserve and the Bleaker Island Lodge. The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) operates regular on-demand flights to the airstrip using its Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. These flights are the principal means for tourists and island staff to travel to and from Bleaker Island. The airfield is fundamental to the island's economy and logistics.

The airstrip on Bleaker Island has been, and continues to be, a vital transportation link. Historically, it was essential for the residents of the sheep farm on the island, connecting them to the capital, Stanley, for mail, supplies, medical services, and transportation. Like dozens of other small airstrips throughout the Falklands 'camp' (the local term for the area outside of Stanley), it was a lifeline that reduced the isolation of living on a remote outer island. With the growth of tourism, its role has expanded significantly.

Not applicable, as the airfield is fully operational and is critical to the island's continued accessibility and economic viability. There are no known plans for its closure.