San Martín Base Airfield
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 9h 6m 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 San Martín Base Airfield
San Martín Base is a permanent, all year-round Argentine Antarctic base and scientific research station named after General José de San Martín, the Libertador of Argentina, Chile and Peru. It is located on Barry Island, Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
SAYSNOTAMs
SAYSReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Martín Base Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for San Martín Base Airfield?
The ICAO code for San Martín Base Airfield is SAYS.
Where is San Martín Base Airfield located?
San Martín Base Airfield is small airport located in San Martín Base, Antarctica, at an elevation of 75 ft (23 m).
What time zone is San Martín Base Airfield in?
San Martín Base Airfield is in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone (UTC-03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at San Martín Base Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at San Martín Base Airfield is approximately 19.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near San Martín Base Airfield?
The nearest airport to San Martín Base Airfield is Rothera Research Station (EGAR), about 40.4 nm to the nw, followed by Aeródromo de Punto Rothera.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. San Martín Base Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.