Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL)

Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway is a seasonal airfield carved into the Union Glacier in the Ellsworth Mountains of West Antarctica. It serves as the primary logistics hub for Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), supporting mountaineering expeditions to Mount Vinson, ski flights to the South Pole, and scientific research campaigns. The runway is groomed from compacted natural blue ice and operates only during the Antarctic summer months.

Q: When is Union Glacier Runway operational?
A: The runway operates seasonally, typically from early November through late January, coinciding with the Antarctic summer when there is continuous daylight and the most favorable weather.

Q: How do you get to Union Glacier?
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