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Norberto Fernandez (SAWG/RGL) — Rio Gallegos, Argentina
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- On request
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 119.100
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 61 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SAWG
- Name: Norberto Fernandez
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -51.608898
- Longitude: -69.312599
- Elevation: 61 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: Rio Gallegos
- IATA Code: RGL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SACF
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- Distance from City: 4.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 11644 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 64/R/C/W/T
- Lighting: MIRL, REIL, SALS, PAPI (Rwy 25); MIRL, REIL (Rwy 07)
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II Rwy 25 110.3, VOR-DME GAL 116.7, NDB RIO GALLEGOS
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, VOR/DME
- Remarks: Rwy 25: TODA 12402 ft, LDA 11647 ft, slope -0.1°, TDZE 51 ft, displaced threshold none. Rwy 07: TODA 12303 ft, LDA 11404 ft, displaced threshold 243 ft, slope +0.1°, TDZE 61 ft. ILS CAT II Rwy 25 includes DME, glide slope 3°, middle marker. Compass Locator Inner (LI) Rwy 25 operated on request. Max holding 210 KIAS. Diverse departure not authorized. Rwy 07 VOR/DME arc approach max holding 210 KIAS. Missed approach Rwy 07: climb hdg 073 to 3000 ft contact ATC. Missed approach Rwy 25: over G maint
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 124.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach/Tower 119.100 MHz; Control 124.700 MHz; ATIS (VOR/DME GAL) 116.700 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 116.700 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Norberto Fernandez operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operation. Administrative hours Monday–Friday 1100–1700 UTC. Control tower H24. No daylight savings time (UTC-3 year-round).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: www.aa2000.com.ar/riogallegos
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Airport of entry on request. Landing permit may be required depending on flight type.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ARS
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available. Fuelling hours 0800-1800 local (1100-2100 UTC).
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available, limited. Fuelling hours 0800-1800 local (1100-2100 UTC).
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Joint civil and military use. No daylight savings time observed. Magnetic variation 12°E. Diverse departure not authorized.
Alternates
SAWU
- ICAO: SAWU
- Name: Santa Cruz Airport
- Distance (NM): 99.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic only. No immigration facilities. Remote Patagonian location.
SAWC
- ICAO: SAWC
- Name: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
- Distance (NM): 130.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled GA flights — apply via ANAC Argentina in advance.
SAWE
- ICAO: SAWE
- Name: Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport
- Distance (NM): 141.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit may be required for non-scheduled international flights.
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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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers SAWG. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SAWG?
- The tower frequency at Norberto Fernandez is 119.100 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SAWG?
- Norberto Fernandez offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does SAWG require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only. Permit details for Argentina
- Where is SAWG located?
- Norberto Fernandez (SAWG) is located in Rio Gallegos, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SAWG?
- The IATA code for Norberto Fernandez is RGL.
- Does SAWG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Norberto Fernandez has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
- Is SAWG a port of entry?
- Yes, Norberto Fernandez is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.