Byron Heights is a mountain rising to 497 m (1,630 ft)[1] at the northwest extremity of West Falkland, Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. It is situated 11.65 km (7.24 mi) southeast of Hope Point.

Byron Heights
Highest point
Elevation497 m (1,630 ft)
Prominence497 m (1,630 ft)
Coordinates51°25′29″S 60°33′53″W / 51.42472°S 60.56472°W / -51.42472; -60.56472
Geography
LocationFalkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

The mountain's top is occupied by RRH Byron Heights (Remote Radar Head Byron Heights) of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI),[2] part of an early warning and airspace control network including also RRH Mount Alice on West Falkland and RRH Mount Kent on East Falkland.

References

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  1. ^ Byron Heights. Falkland Islands. GeoNames Geographical Database
  2. ^ Post Conflict and RAF Stanley. Think Defence Website, 2017