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SAWB
Gustavo Marambio Airport · Marambio Base
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
760 ft / 232 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (MARAMBIO TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 4,134 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gustavo Marambio Airport (SAWB), located in Marambio Base, Antarctica. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 760 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Gustavo Marambio Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAWB / —
Municipality
Marambio Base
Country
Region
AQ-U-A — (unassigned)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
760 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 4,134 ft / 1,260 m
Runway Width: 115 ft / 35 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 72° / 252°
Runway Width: 115 ft / 35 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 72° / 252°
RWY 06 (72°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-MBI | CRS: 56°
RWY 24 (252°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-MBI | CRS: 236°
TWR MARAMBIO TWR
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026