Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Ushuaia, Argentina. Its IATA code is USH and its ICAO code is SAWH. The airport lies at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 7/25, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long. Local time follows the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- USH
- ICAO code
- SAWH
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 102 ft (31 m)
- Coordinates
- -54.8433, -68.2958
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RGA Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport | Rio Grande, Argentina | 124 km · 77 mi |
| PUQ President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | Punta Arenas, Chile | 264 km · 164 mi |
| RGL Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | Rio Gallegos, Argentina | 366 km · 227 mi |
| RYO 28 de Noviembre Airport | Rio Turbio, Argentina | 445 km · 277 mi |
| PNT Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport | Puerto Natales, Chile | 451 km · 280 mi |
| FTE El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | El Calafate, Argentina | 567 km · 352 mi |
| GGS Gobernador Gregores Airport | Gobernador Gregores, Argentina | 686 km · 426 mi |
| PUD Puerto Deseado Airport | Puerto Deseado, Argentina | 808 km · 502 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from USH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,931 | 2,443 | 2,123 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,058 | 5,007 | 4,351 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,761 | 5,444 | 4,730 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,447 | 5,870 | 5,101 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,959 | 6,188 | 5,377 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,630 | 6,605 | 5,740 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,968 | 6,815 | 5,922 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,294 | 8,260 | 7,178 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,375 | 8,311 | 7,222 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,660 | 8,488 | 7,376 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,026 | 8,715 | 7,573 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,046 | 8,728 | 7,584 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,411 | 8,955 | 7,781 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,991 | 9,936 | 8,635 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 16,980 | 10,551 | 9,169 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 18,334 | 11,392 | 9,899 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 122.100 |
| TWR | TWR/APP | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport?
The IATA code of Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is USH and its ICAO code is SAWH.
Where is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport located?
Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, at -54.8433, -68.2958.
What time zone is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport in?
Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Argentina/Ushuaia. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 7/25, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA), about 124 km (77 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.