The outpost is used as a helicopter refueling station supporting scientific research in the nearby continental interior, such as the McMurdo Dry Valleys. Dependent upon the weather conditions at the time, helicopters are able to fly in and out of the station 24 hours a day during the summer research season.
A remote base is utilized as a helicopter fuel stop to support scientific exploration in the nearby continent's interior, including the McMurdo Dry Valleys. Helicopters can access the facility around the clock during the summer research period, contingent on weather conditions.