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    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "Ushuaia"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Aerolineas Argentinas",
    "JetSMART"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "code": "USH",
  "connection_tips": "Ushuaia-Malvinas Argentinas International Airport holds the distinction of being the world's southernmost international airport, serving as the gateway to Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica. The terminal features a restaurant serving Patagonian specialties including king crab and lamb, duty-free shopping with local woolens and artwork, basic seating areas, and free WiFi. Strong westerly winds, known locally as the 'Furious Fifties,' can reach 120 km/h and frequently cause flight delays or cancellations. The single terminal becomes exceptionally crowded when multiple cruise ship tours arrive simultaneously, creating busy periods that can strain the facility's limited infrastructure. The departure lounge becomes extremely crowded during peak cruise season, so check-in early and consider waiting in the upper level for quieter space.\n\nTierrat del Fuego's subantarctic climate presents severe operational challenges year-round. Flight delays are common due to weather, so maintain flexible travel plans and consider travel insurance for Antarctic expeditions. The airport's advanced weather monitoring is crucial for safe operations in these conditions. Weather changes occur rapidly, with conditions shifting from clear to stormy within hours.\n\nWinter temperatures drop to -5\u00b0C with snow possible, while summer rarely exceeds 15\u00b0C. Located just 6 kilometers from Ushuaia city center, this facility handles approximately 400,000 passengers annually, with dramatic increases during the Antarctic cruise season from October to March. Currency exchange and ATMs accept both Argentine pesos and USD, essential as many tour operators prefer dollars. Ground transportation includes shuttle buses to city center (15 minutes, 150 ARS), taxis (10 minutes, 300-500 ARS), and rental cars from major agencies.",
  "country": "Argentina",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Cruise season crowds the single terminal at this airport.",
    "Check in online and head upstairs for quieter seating away from tour groups.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
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  },
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  "iataCode": "USH",
  "icao": "SAWH",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -54.8433,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic dining and shops.",
  "longitude": -68.2958,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters near check-in.",
  "name": "Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PUQ",
      "name": "Punta Arenas Presidente Carlos Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez"
    },
    {
      "code": "RGA",
      "name": "Gobernador Ram\u00f3n Trejo Noel International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TNM",
      "name": "Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is Argentina's southernmost international gateway and the main aviation entry point for Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic cruise traffic, and the Beagle Channel tourism economy. The airport's own public information describes a 2,800 m runway designed with Boeing 747-class operations in mind, Category 9 fire protection, YPF JP1 fuel service, and apron space for two large, two medium, and one smaller aircraft at the same time.\n\nThe terminal is materially more substantial than a generic regional-airport description suggests. The airport operator states that the passenger building covers about 9,700 square meters over two floors and is set up to handle domestic and international flights simultaneously, with parking, bus bays, and taxi/remis access built into the front of the aerostation.\n\nUSH matters because it is both a city airport and a southern expedition gateway. The field serves regular Argentine domestic traffic, seasonal international demand, and cruise-ship feeder movement in a place where weather and geography make aviation central to the local economy.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ushuaia_%E2%80%93_Malvinas_Argentinas_International_Airport"
}