3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Clean and relatively new airport.”
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Airports / Argentina / USH
Medium airport · USH
Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport.
Ushuaia, Argentina · 102 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
6,086 ratings
0
Operators based
102
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ushuaia, ArgentinaELEV 102 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
6,086
Google reviews
ratings on Google
102
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to WPU
Field standing
#23 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 6086 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU).
Overview
Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (SAWH / USH) sits in Ushuaia, Argentina, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 102 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into USH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU, 24 nm), Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA, 67 nm), and Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR, 119 nm). With a single 9,186-foot paved runway, USH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from USH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ushuaia.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The terminal is easy to navigate, with clear signage and short distances between areas.”
Camille Select4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SAWH
IATA
USH
FAA / Local
USU
Elevation
102 ft
Coordinates
54.8433° S · 68.2958° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Argentina fields
state range 9–4,685 ft
At 102 ft, USH sits lower than 78% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,186 ft
- 7/259,186 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,186 ft
USH's 9,186 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmWPUGuardia Marina Zañartu AirportPuerto Williams
- 67nmRGAGobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International AirportRio Grande
- 119nmWPRCaptain Fuentes Martinez AirportPorvenir
- 143nmPUQPresident Carlos Ibáñez International AirportPunta Arenas
- 198nmRGLPiloto Civil Norberto Fernández International AirportRio Gallegos
- 244nmPNTLieutenant Julio Gallardo AirportPuerto Natales
Location
Open the full mapSAWH · Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport · Ushuaia, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from USH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,881 nm | 11h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,933 nm | 11h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,261 nm | 12h 38m |
| Austin (AUS) | 5,326 nm | 12h 47m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,467 nm | 13h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,543 nm | 13h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,651 nm | 13h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,753 nm | 13h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use USH?
- Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,186 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at USH?
- Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,186 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to USH?
- The closest alternate is Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU), about 24 nm away, followed by Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from USH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 11h 45m (4,881 nm), Palm Beach about 11h 52m (4,933 nm), Houston about 12h 38m (5,261 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.