Flight Support · Antarctica

Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway

SCGC · UGL
Union Glacier, Antarctica
79°46'40.0"S 83°19'15.0"W
ICAO SCGC · IATA UGL

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (SCGC · UGL) in Union Glacier, Antarctica. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
9,843 ft
3,000 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
-79.7778, -83.3208
79°46'40.0"S 83°19'15.0"W
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · SCGC
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Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway is identified by ICAO location indicator SCGC and IATA code UGL.

It serves the municipality of Union Glacier, Antarctica.

The aerodrome reference point is -79.7778°, -83.3208°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 9,843 ft (3,000 m).

The nearest larger airport is Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station Airport, about 614 NM away.

About Union Glacier

Operational context

Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (SCGC · UGL) serves Union Glacier, Antarctica. Its longest runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Union Glacier.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at SCGC
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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