What fuel is available at SAWG?

Norberto Fernandez offers Jet A-1.

Does SAWG require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Norberto Fernandez (Argentina).

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Norberto Fernandez

Norberto Fernandez (SAWG/RGL) serves Rio Gallegos, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (7/25). Field elevation is 61 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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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: N/A
Timezone: America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Distance from City: 6.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 7/25

Designation: 7/25
Dimensions: 11644 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 116.700 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: ARS 9,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: ARS 4,500 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: ARS
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SAWG.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SAWG.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. Rio Gallegos. Southern Patagonia gateway.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Extreme southern Patagonia. Very strong crosswinds frequent.

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.

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Nearby Airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at SAWG?: Norberto Fernandez offers Jet A-1.
Does SAWG require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Norberto Fernandez (Argentina).

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