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Jubany Airbase

Carlini Base, Antarctica

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Jubany Airbase

Carlini Base, Antarctica
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Argentine research station airstrip on King George Island.

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Carlini Base, Antarctica
Jubany Airbase, identified by ICAO code SAYJ, is a military and scientific airstrip located at Carlini Base (formerly Jubany Base) on King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. It serves Argentina's permanent Antarctic research station, operated by the Argentine Antarctic Institute (IAA) under the Argentine Army. The airstrip primarily supports logistical operations, supplying personnel and materials to the research station throughout the year. It handles light aircraft and helicopters rather than commercial jet traffic, and its operations are governed by the needs of scientific and governmental missions in the region. The base is notable for its cooperation with other national Antarctic programs, including Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute, which has maintained a joint presence at Carlini Base for decades.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on King George Island, South Shetland Islands, which hosts the highest concentration of Antarctic research stations in the world.
  • ›The base was renamed from Jubany to Carlini in 2012, honoring Argentine glaciologist Enrique Carlini.
  • ›Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute has maintained a cooperative research presence at the base since 1994.
  • ›Operations are primarily conducted by the Argentine Army in support of the Argentine Antarctic Institute (IAA).
  • ›The airstrip supports light aircraft and helicopter operations only, with no commercial scheduled services.
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Gateway to Antarctica's frozen frontier at the edge of the world

Jubany Airbase, associated with Argentina's Carlini Base on King George Island in Antarctica, serves as a logistical hub for scientific and military operations in the South Shetland Islands. Originally established as a Argentine naval air facility, it supports research personnel, supply missions, and inter-station transfers across the Antarctic Peninsula region. The airstrip operates under extreme weather conditions and is accessible only to authorized scientific and government flights.

Terminals
  • Jubany Airstrip Terminal — A basic operational facility serving scientific mission aircraft with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Tracked or wheeled vehicles operated by Carlini Base personnel
  • Zodiac inflatable boats for inter-station coastal transfers
  • Walking paths between airstrip and base facilities
Dining

There are no public dining facilities at Jubany Airbase. All meals are provided exclusively within Carlini Base's station mess hall for authorized scientific and military personnel. No commercial food services exist in this remote Antarctic environment.

Traveller Tips
  • Access is strictly restricted to authorized scientific, governmental, and military personnel only.
  • Weather conditions change rapidly; all flight schedules are subject to significant delays or cancellations.
  • All visitors must adhere to Antarctic Treaty environmental protocols regarding waste and wildlife interaction.
  • Dress in full cold-weather gear at all times outdoors, as temperatures and wind chill are extreme year-round.

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