Helicopter Overflight Ushuaia: Cordillera Landing & Beagle Channel Views
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness required—passengers must be able to sit unassisted for the flight; brief disembarkation on uneven ground may be required.
Overview
Climb into a helicopter at Ushuaia’s old airstrip and in 30 minutes land on a Cordillera ridge, circling glaciers, lagoons, and the Beagle Channel. This compact aerial tour delivers dramatic landscape perspective and practical access to the Fuegian Andes.
Helicopter Overflight Ushuaia: Cordillera Landing & Beagle Channel Views
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The helicopter lifts off from the old runway and Ushuaia shrinks into a patchwork of corrugated tin roofs and coastal light. In thirty minutes you trade street-level wind for the raw geometry of the Fuegian Andes—spines of stone, blue-tinged glaciers, and lagoons that flash like coins below. The rotor thuds a steady heartbeat as the pilot points the skids toward a ridge landing in the Cordillera; the world opens in a cinematic sweep.
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Adventure Tips
Mind the weight limit
Maximum passenger weight is 125 kg; disclose exact weights when booking to ensure safe load planning.
Dress in layers
Coastal wind and high-elevation chill mean a windproof jacket and mid-layer will keep you comfortable during landing.
Protect gear and yourself
Bring a wrist strap for cameras and seal electronics against spray and wind; sunglasses reduce glare from snow and water.
Expect weather delays
Flights are cancelled for poor weather; schedule early in your trip to leave room for rescheduling and check cancellation policy (24‑hour full refund window).
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Southern cormorant (Phalacrocorax magellanicus)
- South American sea lion
History
Ushuaia developed at the edge of the Andes with a complex history: indigenous Yámana communities first navigated these waters, later followed by 19th-century settlers and a penal colony that shaped the town’s early infrastructure.
Conservation
The Fuegian environment is sensitive: operators follow flight paths and landing protocols to minimize disturbance, and visitors should avoid litter, respect wildlife, and support regulated access to protected areas like Tierra del Fuego National Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Windproof jacket
Blocks the cold, wet wind when landing at high-elevation ridges.
Camera with wrist strap
Short zoom helps frame glaciers, lagoons, and coastline from a moving platform.
Sunglasses
Cut glare off snow and water for clearer views and photos.
summer specific
Motion-sickness medication
Useful for those prone to nausea during helicopter maneuvers.