DAY 16, LEG 76 - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
Our departure from Ushuaia is to be one of the more unusual ones on the trip. Just north of Ushuaia International Airport is Ushuaia Naval Base, with a north/south facing runway. Despite it's name the naval base is also used for general aviation and has a runway long enough to allow a touch-and-go by our Beech 1900d. Extra fuel is loaded to allow this small diversion. On this leg we head into the last South American country on our trip, Chile as we make our way up to the capital, Santiago. Like Ushuaia for Argentina, Punta Arenas is a vital city for logistics in Antarctica both by air and sea thanks to it's location on the Strait of Magellan.
Pushing back from stand as a PA28 lines up on a final approach to Ushuaia Naval Base.
Takeoff from Ushuaia.
Final to the naval base.
On final approach to the naval base, some unexpected turbulence caused by the surrounding hilly terrain destabilised the aircraft so we performed a go-around to be on the safe side!
Climbing out over the city.
Leaving Ushuaia and Argentina behind.
After a short flight we are on final to Punta Arenas.
Welcome to Chile! Parked at Punta Arenas.
SAWH - SCCI stats
Takeoff time: 1256
Landing time: 1344
Flight time: 0:48
Fuel used: 356kgs / 783lbs
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