MPN - Mount Pleasant Airport
Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands
IATA Code: MPN · Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands
The airport code MPN is the IATA identifier for Mount Pleasant Airport. You may also find it referred to as Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN).
Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) serves Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
MPN is the IATA airport code for Mount Pleasant Airport, located in Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands. The airport is situated at coordinates 51.8228°S, 58.4472°W. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- MPN
- City
- Mount Pleasant
- Country
- Falkland Islands
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Stanley
- Latitude
- -51.8228°
- Longitude
- -58.4472°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from MPN
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY - Stanley | 49 km | $756 | $2/passenger |
| RGA - Rio Grande | 661 km | $10,198 | $20/passenger |
| WPU - Puerto Williams | 699 km | $10,784 | $22/passenger |
| PUD - Puerto Deseado | 702 km | $10,830 | $22/passenger |
| ULA - San Julian | 717 km | $11,062 | $22/passenger |
| USH - Ushuaia | 734 km | $11,324 | $23/passenger |
| RZA - Santa Cruz | 737 km | $11,370 | $23/passenger |
| RGL - Rio Gallegos | 748 km | $11,540 | $23/passenger |
| WPR - Porvenir | 818 km | $12,620 | $25/passenger |
| PUQ - Punta Arenas | 851 km | $13,129 | $26/passenger |
| GGS - Gobernador Gregores | 896 km | $13,823 | $28/passenger |
| CRD - Comodoro Rivadavia | 940 km | $14,502 | $29/passenger |
| LHS - Las Heras | 963 km | $14,857 | $30/passenger |
| FTE - El Calafate | 965 km | $14,888 | $30/passenger |
| PNT - Puerto Natales | 968 km | $14,934 | $30/passenger |
| ING - El Calafate | 977 km | $15,073 | $30/passenger |
| PMQ - Perito Moreno | 1,082 km | $16,693 | $33/passenger |
| REL - Trelew | 1,085 km | $16,739 | $33/passenger |
| CCH - Chile Chico | 1,122 km | $17,310 | $35/passenger |
| PMY - Puerto Madryn | 1,125 km | $17,357 | $35/passenger |
| TNM - Isla Rey Jorge | 1,153 km | $17,788 | $36/passenger |
| BBA - Balmaceda | 1,167 km | $18,004 | $36/passenger |
| ARR - Alto Rio Senguer | 1,183 km | $18,251 | $37/passenger |
| GXQ - Coyhaique | 1,215 km | $18,745 | $37/passenger |
| JSM - Jose de San Martin | 1,241 km | $19,146 | $38/passenger |
| SGV - Sierra Grande | 1,252 km | $19,316 | $39/passenger |
| VDM - Viedma | 1,266 km | $19,532 | $39/passenger |
| OES - San Antonio Oeste | 1,330 km | $20,519 | $41/passenger |
| EQS - Esquel | 1,373 km | $21,183 | $42/passenger |
| FFU - Futaleufu | 1,387 km | $21,399 | $43/passenger |
| IGB - Ingeniero Jacobacci | 1,441 km | $22,232 | $44/passenger |
| WCH - Chaiten | 1,454 km | $22,432 | $45/passenger |
| EHL - El Bolson | 1,477 km | $22,787 | $46/passenger |
| NEC - Necochea | 1,484 km | $22,895 | $46/passenger |
| BHI - Bahia Blanca | 1,485 km | $22,911 | $46/passenger |
| OYO - Tres Arroyos | 1,501 km | $23,157 | $46/passenger |
| BRC - San Carlos De Bariloche | 1,530 km | $23,605 | $47/passenger |
| MDQ - Mar Del Plata | 1,546 km | $23,852 | $48/passenger |
| MHC - Castro | 1,559 km | $24,052 | $48/passenger |
| GNR - Fuerte Gral Roca | 1,593 km | $24,577 | $49/passenger |
| PMC - Puerto Montt | 1,602 km | $24,716 | $49/passenger |
| NQN - Neuquen | 1,617 km | $24,947 | $50/passenger |
| CSZ - Colonel Suarez | 1,621 km | $25,009 | $50/passenger |
| TDL - Tandil | 1,623 km | $25,040 | $50/passenger |
| VLG - Villa Gesell | 1,626 km | $25,086 | $50/passenger |
| CPC - San Martin Des Andes | 1,629 km | $25,132 | $50/passenger |
| CUT - Cutralco | 1,659 km | $25,595 | $51/passenger |
| OVR - Olavarria | 1,666 km | $25,703 | $51/passenger |
| ZOS - Osorno | 1,673 km | $25,811 | $52/passenger |
| APZ - ZAPALA | 1,690 km | $26,073 | $52/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your MPN Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from MPN
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through MPN
MPN provides air connectivity for Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
Planning Your Trip via MPN
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Mount Pleasant Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from MPN
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to MPN are PSY, RGA, WPU — consider these for potentially lower fares