Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-19

Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport sits on a peninsula that reaches into the Beagle Channel, about 4 km from the centre of Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego. It is commonly described as the world's southernmost international airport. Approaches and departures run over the water, and the single 2,804 m concrete runway (07/25) is long enough for wide-body aircraft. Boeing 747s have used it, and two chartered Concordes visited around 1999 and 2000.

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Services at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport

3 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers982K982,070 in 2022
  • Services4listed across 3 of 6 types
  • Local timePunta Arenas time
  • IATAUSHICAO SAWH
  • Opened1995
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1mixed
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • MAMixedMain TerminalAerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART, Flybondi, LADE, LATAM Brasil, Gol

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • UshuaiaNorth of the airport4 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport?

Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: USH, ICAO: SAWH, Local: USU. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport located?

Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is located in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. The airport coordinates are -54.8433°, -68.2958°.

What services are available at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport?

Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport offers: 2 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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