Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway |
Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (IATA: UGL, ICAO: SCGC) is the blue ice runway for Union Glacier Camp in Antarctica. It is located in the Heritage Range, Ellsworth Mountains, on the glacier that gives it its name. It is operated by Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions LLC (ALE), a company that provides expedition support and tours to the interior of Antarctica.
The runway was certified by the Chilean Directorate General of Civil Aviation in December 2008.
.jpg "Ilyushin Il-76 of Air Almaty taking off from the Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway in Antarctica. Photo by Christopher Michel.")
Ilyushin Il-76 of Air Almaty taking off from the Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway in Antarctica. Photo by Christopher Michel.
Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway |
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| Summary |
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| Airport type | Public |
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| Operator |
Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions LLC |
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| Serves |
Union Glacier Camp |
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| Location |
Heritage Range, Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica |
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| Elevation AMSL |
2,461 ft / 750 m |
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| Coordinates |
79°46′40″S 83°19′15″W |
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| Runways |
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| Direction |
Length |
Surface |
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m |
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9,842x164
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3,000x50
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Blue Ice
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Location of Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway in Antarctica
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