Contents

Key Facts
Self Governing From: |
01 January 1979 |
Capital City: |
Kingston |
Total Area Ranking: |
233 |
Population Size Ranking: |
236 |
Soverignty: |
Australia |
Status: |
current |
The Territory
Geography
Norfolk Island is a small island in the south Pacific Ocean, mid-way between New Caledonia and New Zealand. Also included in the territory are two smaller islands, Philip Island to the south, and Nepean Island, just off the coast of Norfolk Island.
The islands are of volcanic origin, with steep cliff coastlines, but the inland areas are largely rolling plains which are good for agriculture. The total land area is 34.6 sq km (13.3 sq miles).
The population of 2,300 (2011 figure) is 57% European (from Australia & New Zealand)and 43% Norfolk Islander (mixed European and Tahitian). Some 62% of the population is Christian, with most of the rest unspecified or none. The capital city is Kingston on Nofolk Island.
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National History
Timeline – Key Dates in Norfolk Island History
Further National Information
The World of Norfolk Island
Yahoo Norfolk Island Government Information
wikipedia: Norfolk Island
wikipedia: History of Norfolk Island
Aviation
Text to be added on the development of aviation on Norfolk Island.
Markings
Civil Aircraft Registrations
Civil aircraft on Norfolk Island are registered on the Australian civil aircraft register, with the prefix VH-. This prefix is still in use.
CASA Search – CASA Aircraft Register
Aircraft Operators
Military Air Arms
The defence of Norfolk Island is the responsibility of Australia.
Current military air arms-
There are no current military air arms on Norfolk Island.
Historical military air arms-
The following air arms conducted operations during WW2:
RNZAF
Central Government Agencies
Government Aviation – No VIP aircraft known.
Public Service Aviation
Medical Aviation – No EMS/Rescue helicopter service.
Police Aviation (Australian Federal Police) – no aviation unit
Commercial Aviation
Norfolk Air [2006-2012]
wikipedia: Airlines of Norfolk Island
Private Aviation
To be added
Industry
Aircraft Manufacturers
None known.
Aircraft Maintenance/Repair Depots
None known.
Airfields
Civil Airports & Airfields
Military Air Bases & Airfields
The Royal New Zealand Air Force built and operated an air base on the island, 1942-1946, which later became Norfolk Island Airport. The Allies used the airfield as a patrol and transport base, and also as a refuelling stopover between New Zealand and the Solomon Islands.
On Show
Aviation Museums
No preserved aircraft known.
Airshow Dates
None known.
More Information
Aviation-Related Magazines
None known.
Aviation Bibliography
Norfolk Island Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Web Links
Norfolk Island Airfield During WW2
70th Anniversary of Norfolk Island Airstrip
A Lasting Legacy: WWII & Norfolk Island