Ushuaia airport (USH)
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Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (IATA code: USH), opened on November 27, 1995, and operated by London Supply Group, serves the province of Tierra del Fuego and is considered the southernmost international airport in the world. It concentrates scheduled domestic flights connecting to Argentina's major urban centers, seasonal services to Brazil, and logistical and scientific support flights for expeditions heading to Antarctica.
Official Website: aeropuertoushuaia.com
Phone: +54 2901 431 232 / +54 2901 432 587
Terminals
It features a single passenger terminal of approximately 9,700 m² designed with regional Patagonian wood and stone architecture across two levels. The ground floor houses the public concourse, check-in desks, and the arrivals and baggage claim area. The upper floor contains security screening checkpoints, boarding lounges, departure gates, and the VIP lounge. It is equipped with jet bridges and remote stands handling both domestic and international operations.
The terminal does not operate 24 hours continuously: its standard operating hours are from 06:00 to 00:00 (midnight), closing overnight following the last scheduled flight and reopening early the next morning.
Annual Traffic (2025): 1.1 million passengers.
Information Points
An information and customer service desk is located in the main public hall, alongside a tourist information office in the arrivals hall offering advice on local attractions across Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego. The airport also provides customer service chat on its official website daily from 09:30 to 21:30.
Location
The airport is located on the Ushuaia Peninsula, 4 km (2.5 miles) south of downtown Ushuaia, province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands.
See MapAccommodation near Ushuaia airport (USH)
On-Site Airport Accommodation
There are no hotels, sleeping cabins, or on-site lodging facilities within the airport grounds or terminal building.
Hotel Desk at the Terminal
An exclusive guest service counter for Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa operates in the public arrivals area, coordinating arrivals reception and direct shuttle transfers to the resort.
Nearby Hotels
Given the airport's proximity to town (4 to 6 km), hotel options are concentrated along Golondrina Bay and downtown Ushuaia:
- Tolkeyen Ushuaia Hotel: situated at Del Tolkeyen 2145 (Golondrina Bay), roughly 4 km from the airport en route to town, with pre-arranged transfers available.
- B&B Cerro Krund, Hostería Oikos, and La Posta Apart: small inns located less than 2 km from the airport along the access corridor.
- Costa Ushuaia Hotel and Vuelta al Mundo B&B: approximately 2 to 2.5 km away.
- Hotel Canal Beagle, Fueguino Hotel Patagónico, and Albatros Hotel: central properties facing the port and Beagle Channel, located 4 to 5 km from the terminal (10 to 15 minutes by taxi).
Booking accommodation
Parking services at Ushuaia airport (USH)
Airport parking is operated by AUSTER USH Parking and is situated immediately in front of the terminal building, offering direct walking access to arrivals and departures.
Areas and Facilities
- Outdoor lot with capacity for approximately 250 vehicles.
- Permanent CCTV camera monitoring and parking staff.
- Official website for inquiries: ushparking.com.ar.
Rules and Rates
Grace Period: A 15-minute free drop-off and pickup window is provided.
Pricing Model: Once the grace period is exceeded, the first full hour is charged; subsequent time is billed in 30-minute fractions. Hourly and daily rates apply to cars, pickups, motorcycles, and vans, with online advance booking discounts for extended stays.
Fee Exemption: Vehicles transporting individuals with disabilities displaying the International Symbol of Access (ISA) are exempt from parking fees when the beneficiary is present.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Ushuaia Airport features accessible facilities and assistance protocols designed to ensure comfortable transit for passengers with special needs.
Requesting Special Assistance
Passengers with reduced mobility or requiring wheelchair assistance must notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to flight departure. Airline staff coordinates escort service through check-in, security, and boarding.
Infrastructure and Accessibility
The terminal building features exterior access ramps, adapted family restrooms, and designated parking spots situated directly opposite the terminal entrance.
Inclusion and Neurodiversity
Through the «London Accesible» program in partnership with the Asociación Hablemos de Autismo, the terminal has trained personnel for neurodivergent travelers, calm sensory areas, and integration with the GoodMaps indoor navigation app.
Unaccompanied Minors
Airlines provide mandatory accompaniment services for minors traveling alone, from check-in handover through to arrival at the final destination, subject to advance booking.
Latest updates: October 9, 2026
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