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El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (SAWC/FTE) — El Calafate, Argentina
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 10:00–01:00 UTC (on request)
- Customs
- 13:00–22:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.200
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 669 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
3/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SAWC
- Name: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -50.2803
- Longitude: -72.053101
- Elevation: 669 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: El Calafate
- IATA Code: FTE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SACF
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- Distance from City: 17.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 8374 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 119.950 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 119.950 MHz; Tower 118.200 MHz (1000-0100Z MHz
- ATIS: 127.850 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
10:00
–
01:00
Tuesday
10:00
–
01:00
Wednesday
10:00
–
01:00
Thursday
10:00
–
01:00
Friday
10:00
–
01:00
Saturday
10:00
–
01:00
Sunday
10:00
–
01:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Standard hours 10:00-01:00 UTC (07:00-22:00 local ART, UTC-3). Operations outside these hours available on request.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +54 2902 491220
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +54 2902 491220
- Website: https://www.aeropuertoelcalafate.com/en/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: Slots required for scheduled commercial and cargo operations via AA2000. PPR recommended for all international flights. GA domestic operations do not require slots.
Customs
- Open: 13:00
- Close: 22:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local hours approx 1000-1900 (UTC-3). On request outside scheduled hours with prior notice. No US CBP preclearance.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ARS
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled GA flights — apply via ANAC Argentina in advance.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Maximum wingspan 45 m. Fire protection category 7. No daylight saving time observed (UTC-3 year-round).
Alternates
SAWG
- ICAO: SAWG
- Name: Norberto Fernandez
- Distance (NM): 130.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
SAWU
- ICAO: SAWU
- Name: Santa Cruz Airport
- Distance (NM): 134.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No immigration facilities. Remote Patagonian location.
SAWJ
- ICAO: SAWJ
- Name: Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport
- Distance (NM): 174.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Customs available. Shared military/civilian operations. Naval aviation base.
Airport Services
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Argentina Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (apply Mon-Fri 0800-1600 local / 1100-1900 UTC)
- Landing Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (standard); 7 business days (charter Class C+ or Falkland Islands via Argentine airspace)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only.
Active NOTAMs
A3123/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY07 FROM PROGR 1+840 TO PROGR 2+340 RWY SLIPPERY WHEN WET
Between 2026-07-31 23:40 and 23:59 UTC
Between 2026-10-28 23:40 and 23:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
A3124/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY25 FROM PROGR 0+280 TO PROGR 0+780 RWY SLIPPERY WHEN WET
Between 2026-07-31 23:40 and 23:59 UTC
Between 2026-10-28 23:40 and 23:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of SAWC?
- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport operates from 10:00 to 01:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at SAWC?
- The tower frequency at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is 118.200 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SAWC?
- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does SAWC require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only. Permit details for Argentina
- Is customs available at SAWC?
- Yes, customs at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is available from 13:00 to 22:00.
- Does SAWC require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport.
- Where is SAWC located?
- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (SAWC) is located in El Calafate, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SAWC?
- The IATA code for El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is FTE.
- Is SAWC a port of entry?
- Yes, El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.