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SCGC
Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway · Union Glacier
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,461 ft / 750 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (SCGC), located in Union Glacier, 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 2,461 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
ICAO / IATA
SCGC / UGL
Municipality
Union Glacier
Country
Region
AQ-U-A — (unassigned)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,461 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
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Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Ice
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Ice
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026