Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (IATA: UGL, ICAO: SCGC) is the blue ice runway[2] 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.[3][4]

Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
Ilyushin Il-76 at Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA: UGL ICAO: SCGC
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions LLC
Serves	Union Glacier Camp
Location	Heritage Range, Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica
Elevation AMSL	2,461 ft / 750 m
Coordinates	79°46′40″S 83°19′15″W
Map
Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway Location of airfield in Antarctica
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 18/36 9,842x 164 3,000x 50[1] Blue ice

The runway was certified by the Chilean Directorate General of Civil Aviation in December 2008.[5]

See also

• List of airports in Antarctica

References

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