How pilots land aircraft at Marambio Base, Argentina’s most challenging Antarctic airstrip

Air Force pilots face one of the most demanding landings at Argentina’s Marambio Base in Antarctica, touching down on a natural runway made of permanently frozen ground and rock, while contending with extreme winds, snow and rapidly changing weather conditions. Leer más

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Aug 1, 2026 - 15:32
How pilots land aircraft at Marambio Base, Argentina’s most challenging Antarctic airstrip

Images from Argentine Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft landing at Marambio Base in Antarctica.

Air Force pilots face one of the most demanding landings at Argentina’s Marambio Base in Antarctica, touching down on a natural runway made of permanently frozen ground and rock, while contending with extreme winds, snow and rapidly changing weather conditions. Leer más
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