Airport codes in Antarctica
Antarctica has 3 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 2 of them have a full page here. The busiest is [Duplicate] Wolf's Fang Runway (WFR) in Queen Maud Island.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFR | AT98 | [Duplicate] Wolf's Fang Runway | Queen Maud Island | Medium airport |
| TNM | SCRM | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Airport | Villa Las Estrellas | Small airport |
| UGL | SCGC | Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway | Union Glacier | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Antarctica start with S
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 2 of the 3 Antarctica airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with S, the prefix assigned to South America. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Antarctica by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 2 |
| Medium airport | 1 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Antarctica ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Antarctica start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America. 2 of the 3 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Antarctica?
Antarctica has 3 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is [Duplicate] Wolf's Fang Runway (WFR), ICAO AT98. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Antarctica?
The busiest airport in Antarctica is [Duplicate] Wolf's Fang Runway (WFR) in Queen Maud Island.
How many airports does Antarctica have?
Antarctica has 3 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 2 of which have a full page here.