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Ushuaia International Airport

Ushuaia International Airport, "Malvinas Argentinas", located in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, is a small international airport. Its IATA code is USH. Its ICAO code is SAWH.

History

The current airport was opened in 1995, replacing the old one. The airport has been used by various distinct airlines at different periods. It is Argentina's southernmost airport and its sometimes used by passengers as a gateway to the Antarctic.

Capacity

Ushuaia International Airport is fit to receive airplanes as large as Boeing 747s. Tower Air used to operate such types into the airport, and Aerolíneas Argentinas has also operated 747s into the airport.

Airlines currently flying to USH



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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