Key facts
| Address | Mount Pleasant Airfield Oval, Mount Pleasant Airfield |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Build Date | 1985 |
Description
Mount Pleasant Airfield Oval is the Falkland Islands only cricket pitch and consists of a synthetic wicket. It is situated at RAF Mount Pleasant.
FAQ
Mount Pleasant Airfield Oval is located at Mount Pleasant Airfield in the Falkland Islands.
The oval is primarily used for sports activities, particularly cricket matches, for military personnel stationed at the Mount Pleasant Complex.
The name comes from its location at Mount Pleasant Airfield, which is part of the larger Mount Pleasant Complex, a British military base in the Falkland Islands.
Mount Pleasant Airfield was opened in 1985, following the Falklands War of 1982. The sports facilities, including the oval, were likely developed as part of the base’s recreational amenities.
The oval is mainly used by British military personnel stationed at the Mount Pleasant Complex. It serves as a recreational facility for the base.
