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Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport · Ushuaia

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
102 ft / 31 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR/APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
7/25 · 9,186 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (SAWH), located in Ushuaia, Argentina. 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 102 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 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAWH / USH
Municipality
Ushuaia
Country
Region
AR-V — Tierra del Fuego Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
102 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 7 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,186 ft / 2,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 86.2° / 266.2°
RWY 7 (86.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (266.2°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-USU | CRS: 245°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

RDO RDO
122.10 MHz
TWR TWR/APP
118.10 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SAWGILS
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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026