Ushuaia's Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is the world's southernmost. Born to replace the old military airport, it is today one of the most modern in the country, with one of the highest average operational rates, even in adverse weather conditions. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, it operates regular flights to Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Trelew, Córdoba, and Punta Arenas, and plays a strategic role as a departure point for cruises and expeditions to Antarctica. It is the only Argentine airport located in a snow destination with this level of technical capacity and operational regularity.
Regarding infrastructure, the passenger terminal covers 9,700 m² distributed over two floors, with services designed to handle tourist demand peaks, especially during the cruise season and winter holidays.
Key data of the world's southernmost airport: - Total complex surface: 28,000 m² - Check-in counters: 18 - Domestic boarding lounge: 500 seated passengers - Mixed lounge (domestic or international): 300 seated passengers - Modern radio aid instruments to operate in all weather conditions.
Due to its extreme location, infrastructure, and logistical and tourist role, Ushuaia airport not only holds a world record but is also a strategic piece of the Argentine air system. It is also the main air access to Tierra del Fuego National Park, one of the most important tourist poles in the south of the country.
The Ushuaia Airport is a challenge for pilots due to the crosswinds that usually occur in the area. One of its greatest differentials is its runway: it is 2,800 meters long by 45 meters wide, which allows the daily operation of large aircraft, including Airbus A330 and A340.
