De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft ferry drums of fuel from Rothera Research Station to Fossil Bluff each summer to maintain the size of the fuel depot. The station is 90 minutes flying time from Rothera Research Station.
The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter plane delivers fuel drums between Rothera Research Station and Fossil Bluff every summer, ensuring the fuel depot remains at a sufficient level. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes by air.