Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva
Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva is the most important Antarctic base of Chile. It is located at Fildes Peninsula, an ice-free area, in front of Fildes Bay, at the west end of King George Island, South Shetland Islands. Situated alongside the Escudero Station and only 200 metres (660 ft) from the Russian Bellingshausen Station, it is at an altitude of 10 metres (33 ft) above sea-level. The base is located in the Chilean commune of Antártica, which is the Antarctic territory claimed by Chile (Antártica Chilena Province, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region).
Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva | |
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Antarctic base | |
Chilean Eduardo Frei Montalva Station | |
Location on King George Island | |
Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Location in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 62°12′01″S 58°57′45″W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Magallanes y Antártica Chilena |
| Province | Antártica Chilena |
| Commune | Antártica |
| Location in Antarctica | King George Island |
| Operator | Chilean Air Force |
| Established | 7 March 1969 |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| UN/LOCODE | AQ ESC |
| Active times | All year-round |
| Status | Operational |
Also nearby are the bases of Great Wall (China), General Artigas Station (Uruguay), King Sejong Station (Republic of Korea), Carlini Base (Argentina), Commandante Ferraz (Brazil), Henryk Arctowski (Poland) and Machu Picchu Base (Peru). Further away is Captain Arturo Prat Base, also Chilean, 50 km to the west.