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Small airport

Base Belgrano II Airport

ICAO SAYBLocal BEB🇦🇶 Base Belgrano II
Coordinates
77.8741°S, 34.6262°W
Elevation
820 ft (250 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AQ-U-A
Time zone
Rothera(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 28, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:29
Sunrise
08:28
Sunset
14:14
Civil dusk
16:13

About 5h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Base Belgrano II Airport

Base Belgrano II Airport

Belgrano II Base is a permanent, all year-round Argentine Antarctic base and scientific research station named after General Manuel Belgrano, one of the Libertadores and the creator of the Argentine Flag. It is located on Bertrab Nunatak on the Confín Coast, Coats Land.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Base Belgrano II Airport?

The ICAO code for Base Belgrano II Airport is SAYB.

Where is Base Belgrano II Airport located?

Base Belgrano II Airport is small airport located in Base Belgrano II, Antarctica, at an elevation of 820 ft (250 m).

What time zone is Base Belgrano II Airport in?

Base Belgrano II Airport is in the Antarctica/Rothera time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Base Belgrano II Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Base Belgrano II Airport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Base Belgrano II Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.