Casey Station

Casey Station
Casey Station
Antarctic base
	Casey Station, viewed from the air.
	Location on Bailey Peninsula
	Casey Station Location of Casey Station in Antarctica
	Coordinates: 66°16′57″S 110°31′36″E
Country	Australia
Territory	Australian Antarctic Territory
Subdivision	Wilkes Land
Administered by	Australian Antarctic Division
Established	February 1969
Named for	Richard, Baron Casey
Elevation	32 m (105 ft)
Population (2017)
• Summer	99
• Winter	21
Time zone	UTC+8
UN/LOCODE	AQ CAS
Type	All year-round
Period	Annual
Status	Operational
Activities	List Bedrock geology ; Marine biology;
Facilities	List Wilkins airstrip; Accommodation with private bedrooms and shared bathrooms; Communal living area with indoor climbing, a home theatre, a gym, a photographic dark room, a library and communal sitting areas; Meteorological Centre; Hydroponics building (lettuce, green vegetables, tomatoes and fresh herbs are grown);
Website	aad.gov.au

Casey Station, commonly called Casey, is one of three permanent stations and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Casey lies on the northern side of the Bailey Peninsula overlooking Vincennes Bay on the Budd Coast of Wilkes Land in the Australian Antarctic Territory, a territory claimed by Australia. Casey is 3,880 kilometres (2,410 mi) due south of Perth, Western Australia.

Casey was named in honour of Richard, Baron Casey.

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