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Malvinas Argentinas (SAWH/USH) — Ushuaia, Argentina
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 11:00–17:00 UTC
- Customs
- 11:00–17:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.100
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 102 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SAWH
- Name: Malvinas Argentinas
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -54.8433
- Longitude: -68.295799
- Elevation: 102 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: Ushuaia
- IATA Code: USH
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SACF
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- Distance from City: 4.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 9186 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 54/R/A/W/U
- Lighting: MIRL, REIL both ends, PAPI Rwy 25
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I Rwy 25 LOC 111.3, VOR/DME USU 113.70
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: Rwy 25: True hdg 266°, displaced threshold 52.5 ft, TODA 9481 ft, LDA 8661 ft, slope -0.1°, TDZE 74 ft, glide slope 3.5°. Rwy 07: True hdg 086°, displaced threshold 59.1 ft, TODA 9562 ft, LDA 8595 ft, slope +0.1°. PCN evaluation by experience of aircraft using pavement. Diverse departures not authorized. SIDs: USU5A (Rwy 07), USU5B (Rwy 25). Required climb rate 330 ft/min at 60 kt to 8000 ft.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 122.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Tower/Approach 118.10 MHz (TWR/APP 0900-0300Z); Secondary 122.10 MHz; ATIS 127.80 MHz; Emergency 121.50 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 127.800 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
11:00
–
17:00
Tuesday
11:00
–
17:00
Wednesday
11:00
–
17:00
Thursday
11:00
–
17:00
Friday
11:00
–
17:00
Saturday
11:00
–
17:00
Sunday
11:00
–
17:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport M-F 1100–1700 UTC. Control tower 0900–0300 UTC. Ground handling available H24 on request.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +54 2901 431232
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +54 2901 431232
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeropuertoushuaia.com/en/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 11:00
- Close: 17:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Monday–Friday 1100–1700 UTC. No daylight saving time observed.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Varies by MTOW slab (ARS per metric ton)
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; ARS per metric ton per 24 hours thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ARS
- Remarks: All fees subject to Argentine government inflation adjustment. Fees exclude 21% VAT.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit may be required depending on aircraft type.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 03:00
- Curfew End: 09:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Control tower 0900–0300Z. Diverse IFR departures not authorized. Magnetic variation 13°E.
Alternates
SAWE
- ICAO: SAWE
- Name: Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport
- Distance (NM): 66.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit may be required for non-scheduled international flights.
SAWG
- ICAO: SAWG
- Name: Norberto Fernandez
- Distance (NM): 197.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
SAWU
- ICAO: SAWU
- Name: Santa Cruz Airport
- Distance (NM): 289.6
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No immigration facilities. Remote Patagonian location.
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Argentina Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (apply Mon-Fri 0800-1600 local / 1100-1900 UTC)
- Landing Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (standard); 7 business days (charter Class C+ or Falkland Islands via Argentine airspace)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only.
Active NOTAMs
A4139/26
warning
ATC restriction
ATIS USHUAIA 127.80MHZ U/S
2026-10-03 20:34 UTC
2026-12-01 23:59 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of SAWH?
- Malvinas Argentinas operates from 11:00 to 17:00.
- What is the tower frequency at SAWH?
- The tower frequency at Malvinas Argentinas is 118.100 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SAWH?
- Malvinas Argentinas offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does SAWH require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only. Permit details for Argentina
- Is customs available at SAWH?
- Yes, customs at Malvinas Argentinas is available from 11:00 to 17:00.
- Where is SAWH located?
- Malvinas Argentinas (SAWH) is located in Ushuaia, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SAWH?
- The IATA code for Malvinas Argentinas is USH.
- Does SAWH have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Malvinas Argentinas has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
- Is SAWH a port of entry?
- Yes, Malvinas Argentinas is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.