IFR · Instrument Flight Rules
Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station Airport
Regional Airport · Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, U-A, Antarctica
Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station Airport. It's -81°F (feels like -117°F). Winds from 070° at 9 kt.
ICAONZSPIATA—
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation9,300ft2,835 m
Longest runway12,013ft3,662 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates-90, -190°00'00.0"S 1°00'00.0"W
ClassRegionalNo scheduled service
Current weather
-81°F-63°C · Dew —°FFeels like -117°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules
070° @ 9 kt
- Visibility1.2 sm
- CeilingUnlimited
- Humidity—
- Altimeter27.93 inHg
- Pressure945.9 hPa
- GustsNone
Few 3,000′
Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station Airport. It's -81°F (feels like -117°F). Winds from 070° at 9 kt.
Runway winds
02T★ Best
Headwind5 kt
Crosswind8 kt from L
20T
Tailwind5 kt
Crosswind8 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Runways
02T/20T◐ lit
Radio frequencies
Center118.20MCMURDO CNTR
MISC218.20INTL DISTRESS
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point