The construction and operation of the first-ever airport on Saint Helena Island tells the story of its development. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, St. Helena is one of the world's most isolated islands, with a GDP per capita significantly lower than the rest of the UK. The airport's completion, reducing travel times from days to hours, is expected to stimulate the island's economy.
The World's Most Useful Airport
The construction and operation of the first-ever airport on Saint Helena Island is a fascinating story, set against the backdrop of this remote British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.