Perito Moreno Airport (SAWP/PMQ) — Perito Moreno, Argentina
Perito Moreno Airport (SAWP/PMQ) serves Perito Moreno, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (07/25, 10/28). Field elevation is 1410 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SAWP
- Name: Perito Moreno Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -46.537899
- Longitude: -70.978699
- Elevation: 1410 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: Perito Moreno
- IATA Code: PMQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 850x40m
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 1700x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: Visual approach only
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 1343x30m
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- 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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Local airport authority; very limited services
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ORSNA regulated
- Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Perito Moreno Airport, Santa Cruz province. Small airport near Los Glaciares National Park. Gateway to Cueva de las Manos.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited fuel. May be unavailable. Plan fuel from alternate (SAWG Rio Gallegos).
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic only. No immigration. Very remote Patagonian location.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Extreme Patagonian winds. No ARFF. Unpaved surface. Light aircraft only.
Airport Services
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Argentina Permit Requirements
- 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 flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at SAWP?
- Perito Moreno Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does SAWP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Perito Moreno Airport (Argentina).
- Does SAWP require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Perito Moreno Airport.
- Where is SAWP located?
- Perito Moreno Airport (SAWP) is located in Perito Moreno, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SAWP?
- The IATA code for Perito Moreno Airport is PMQ.
- How long is the runway at SAWP?
- The main runway at Perito Moreno Airport (07/25) measures 850x40m.