Aurona Station

Aurona Station Aurona Staziun
Tierrasur station
Aurona Station looking toward the Fanes Range
Country	Tirol
Location in Tierrasur	LOCATION near the Fanes Range
Administered by	SNdM
Named for	Aurona, a land in Tiroler mythology
Elevation	112 m (367 ft)
Population
• Total	Summer: 40 Winter: 18
Type	All-year round
Period	Annual
Status	Operational
Facilities	Facilities include: Accommodation with private bedrooms and shared bathrooms Large mess hall Several communal sitting areas A range of amenities including medical and laundry facilities Library Small spa and sauna Climbing wall Green Store

The Aurona Station (Ladin: Aurona Staziun) is one of two permanent research outposts managed by the SNdM of Tirol. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. Established in 1965, Aurona is newer than the Grohmann Station, Tirol's other outpost. The facility is located within COUNTRY's territorial claim on Tierrasur, the TERRITORY NAME.

History

In 1960, the SNdM put in a formal request to the Government of Tirol for funding to establish a continental base in Tierrasur. The request was granted and funding provided for the establishment of an inland base.

In 1962, Dr Julius Crist from the University of Maran led a team on an expedition to identify potential permanent sites. The site of Aurona was identified for the relatively shallow snows above an igneous intrusion, providing a solid rock base, in addition to the nearby mountains, a habitat for the White Marmot.

In 1963, a Tiroler team established a summer camp on the site. The two main objectives of the camp were the provision of logistical support for a study on Tierrasur ice cores and the establishment of a permanent research station.

The facility became fully operational in 1965. The first winterover began with a staff of 14, with one Quebecshirite.

Access

Aurona Skiway
A take-off in 2018
IATA: none ICAO: TS02
Summary
Airport type	Private
Operator	National Society of Tierrasur
Location	Tierrasur
Time zone	(AMT−1)
Elevation AMSL	377 ft / 115 m
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 01/19 4,910 1,497 Ice

Most of the cargo is moved to Aurona by traverse from the Grohmann Station. Station personnel and light cargo arrive by air, landing on a Skiway.