USH - Malvinas Argentinas Airport
Ushuaia, Argentina
IATA Code: USH · Ushuaia, Argentina
The airport code USH is the IATA identifier for Malvinas Argentinas Airport. You may also find it referred to as Ushuaia Airport (USH).
Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) serves Ushuaia, Argentina, in the Latin America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
USH is the IATA airport code for Malvinas Argentinas Airport, located in Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is situated at coordinates 54.8433°S, 68.2958°W. The current jet fuel price in the Latin America region is $5.31/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Latin America)
$5.31/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- USH
- City
- Ushuaia
- Country
- Argentina
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- Latitude
- -54.8433°
- Longitude
- -68.2958°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Latin America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from USH
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPU - Puerto Williams | 44 km | $654 | $1/passenger |
| RGA - Rio Grande | 124 km | $1,844 | $4/passenger |
| WPR - Porvenir | 221 km | $3,286 | $7/passenger |
| PUQ - Punta Arenas | 264 km | $3,925 | $8/passenger |
| RGL - Rio Gallegos | 366 km | $5,442 | $11/passenger |
| PNT - Puerto Natales | 451 km | $6,705 | $13/passenger |
| RZA - Santa Cruz | 537 km | $7,984 | $16/passenger |
| FTE - El Calafate | 567 km | $8,430 | $17/passenger |
| ING - El Calafate | 568 km | $8,445 | $17/passenger |
| ULA - San Julian | 617 km | $9,174 | $18/passenger |
| GGS - Gobernador Gregores | 686 km | $10,199 | $20/passenger |
| MPN - Mount Pleasant | 734 km | $10,913 | $22/passenger |
| PSY - Stanley | 782 km | $11,627 | $23/passenger |
| PUD - Puerto Deseado | 808 km | $12,013 | $24/passenger |
| LHS - Las Heras | 925 km | $13,753 | $28/passenger |
| PMQ - Perito Moreno | 942 km | $14,006 | $28/passenger |
| CCH - Chile Chico | 949 km | $14,110 | $28/passenger |
| TNM - Isla Rey Jorge | 978 km | $14,541 | $29/passenger |
| CRD - Comodoro Rivadavia | 1,009 km | $15,002 | $30/passenger |
| BBA - Balmaceda | 1,021 km | $15,180 | $30/passenger |
| GXQ - Coyhaique | 1,063 km | $15,805 | $32/passenger |
| ARR - Alto Rio Senguer | 1,108 km | $16,474 | $33/passenger |
| JSM - Jose de San Martin | 1,210 km | $17,990 | $36/passenger |
| REL - Trelew | 1,312 km | $19,507 | $39/passenger |
| FFU - Futaleufu | 1,321 km | $19,641 | $39/passenger |
| EQS - Esquel | 1,343 km | $19,968 | $40/passenger |
| WCH - Chaiten | 1,362 km | $20,250 | $41/passenger |
| PMY - Puerto Madryn | 1,364 km | $20,280 | $41/passenger |
| MHC - Castro | 1,445 km | $21,484 | $43/passenger |
| EHL - El Bolson | 1,454 km | $21,618 | $43/passenger |
| SGV - Sierra Grande | 1,489 km | $22,138 | $44/passenger |
| IGB - Ingeniero Jacobacci | 1,507 km | $22,406 | $45/passenger |
| PMC - Puerto Montt | 1,532 km | $22,778 | $46/passenger |
| BRC - San Carlos De Bariloche | 1,537 km | $22,852 | $46/passenger |
| OES - San Antonio Oeste | 1,585 km | $23,566 | $47/passenger |
| VDM - Viedma | 1,602 km | $23,819 | $48/passenger |
| ZOS - Osorno | 1,621 km | $24,101 | $48/passenger |
| CPC - San Martin Des Andes | 1,656 km | $24,621 | $49/passenger |
| ZAL - Valdivia | 1,727 km | $25,677 | $51/passenger |
| ZPC - Pucon | 1,750 km | $26,019 | $52/passenger |
| GNR - Fuerte Gral Roca | 1,762 km | $26,197 | $52/passenger |
| NQN - Neuquen | 1,767 km | $26,272 | $53/passenger |
| CUT - Cutralco | 1,770 km | $26,316 | $53/passenger |
| APZ - ZAPALA | 1,770 km | $26,316 | $53/passenger |
| ZCO - Temuco | 1,800 km | $26,762 | $54/passenger |
| PZS - Temuco | 1,817 km | $27,015 | $54/passenger |
| BHI - Bahia Blanca | 1,850 km | $27,506 | $55/passenger |
| ZIC - Victoria | 1,871 km | $27,818 | $56/passenger |
| OYO - Tres Arroyos | 1,925 km | $28,621 | $57/passenger |
| HOS - Chosmadal | 1,940 km | $28,844 | $58/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your USH Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Latin America region has jet fuel priced at $5.31/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from USH
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Ushuaia
Ushuaia experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through USH
Traveling through Ushuaia in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the Latin America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.
Planning Your Trip via USH
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Malvinas Argentinas Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from USH
- Fuel impact awareness: The Latin America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.31/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to USH are WPU, RGA, WPR — consider these for potentially lower fares