Byron Heights

Mountain range on West Falkland in the Falkland Islands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Byron Heights is a mountain rising to 497 m (1,630 ft)[1] at the northwest extremity of West Falkland, Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. It is situated 11.65 km (7.24 mi) southeast of Hope Point.

Elevation497 m (1,630 ft)
Prominence497 m (1,630 ft)
Coordinates51°25′29″S 60°33′53″W
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Byron Heights
Highest point
Elevation497 m (1,630 ft)
Prominence497 m (1,630 ft)
Coordinates51°25′29″S 60°33′53″W
Geography
LocationFalkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean
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The mountain's top is occupied by RRH Byron Heights (Remote Radar Head Byron Heights) of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI),[2] part of an early warning and airspace control network including also RRH Mount Alice on West Falkland and RRH Mount Kent on East Falkland.

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