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Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport

Ushuaia, Argentina · South America

Compact Beagle Channel airport — the southernmost international field in regular passenger service and the air gateway for Antarctic cruises from Ushuaia port, not a hub and not in Antarctica.

Airportist Score

5.5/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Average security

min

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

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Average security

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Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For

Wind, snow and low cloud delaying or diverting flightsNo sourced dedicated airport bus — taxi or phoned remiseW Lounge is domestic-only; no Aerolineas lounge sourcedAEP vs EZE swaps in Buenos AiresUSH is in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina — not Antarctica

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Pad for Patagonian weather, not for a hub queue

USH is small; snow, wind and low cloud close or divert the field. Cruise connections need a spare day in town.

The airport lists dedicated snow-clearing trucks; local media has reported full closures and diversions. Reconfirm AEP vs EZE as well as USH status.

Terminal

One building, Spanish-first, two floors

Domestic and international share a single 9,700 m2 terminal. You will not get lost — you also will not find a second pier.

Official site: parking beside the building, taxi/remis stands, simultaneous domestic/international ops. Match arrival to your airline bank, not a 3-hour hub rule.

Food

Eat in Ushuaia; do not hunt a water price here

No official 2026 cafe menu or bottled-water price. Carry a snack. water_options is empty on purpose.

The only sourced sit-down drinks product is W Lounge (domestic, pass required). Town is 10-15 minutes away when the road is open.

Status

Airline app + official board, then the cruise line

The airport does not sell tickets. Weather holds are the disruption mode.

Use aeropuertoushuaia.com plus Aerolineas / Flybondi / JetSMART / LADE / LATAM. If you have a ship, their meeting time beats any generic 2-hours-before rule.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

undefined%

Average security

undefined min

Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

undefined%

Average security

undefined min

Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

undefined%

Average security

undefined min

Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Pad for Patagonian weather, not for a hub queue

USH is small; snow, wind and low cloud close or divert the field. Cruise connections need a spare day in town.

The airport lists dedicated snow-clearing trucks; local media has reported full closures and diversions. Reconfirm AEP vs EZE as well as USH status.

Terminal

One building, Spanish-first, two floors

Domestic and international share a single 9,700 m2 terminal. You will not get lost — you also will not find a second pier.

Official site: parking beside the building, taxi/remis stands, simultaneous domestic/international ops. Match arrival to your airline bank, not a 3-hour hub rule.

Food

Eat in Ushuaia; do not hunt a water price here

No official 2026 cafe menu or bottled-water price. Carry a snack. water_options is empty on purpose.

The only sourced sit-down drinks product is W Lounge (domestic, pass required). Town is 10-15 minutes away when the road is open.

Status

Airline app + official board, then the cruise line

The airport does not sell tickets. Weather holds are the disruption mode.

Use aeropuertoushuaia.com plus Aerolineas / Flybondi / JetSMART / LADE / LATAM. If you have a ship, their meeting time beats any generic 2-hours-before rule.

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

undefined%

Average security

undefined min

Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

undefined%

Average security

undefined min

Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

undefined%

Average security

undefined min

Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For

USHGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:17 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for USH.

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Civilian commercial — IATA USH / ICAO SAWH — Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (not Antarctica)
One passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors) for domestic and international; runway 07/25, 2,804 m concrete
About 4 km from central Ushuaia via Paseo Roque Sanchez Galdeano
Operator: London Supply S.A.C.I.F.I. (ORSNA Res. 51/2026) — not Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Official airlines list: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, LADE, LATAM
Southernmost international airport in regular passenger service; Antarctic cruise gateway is the port of Ushuaia

8 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort5.5

Navigation8.0

Food4.0

Transport6.0

Disruption resilience3.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

1.148 million (2024, ANAC via Spanish Wikipedia)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (~9,700 m2, two floors)

On-time departures

undefined%

Average security

undefined min

Best For

Antarctic cruise passengers connecting via Ushuaia portTierra del Fuego / end-of-the-world tripsSimple single-terminal domestic hops (AEP/EZE/FTE and similar)

Watch Out For