El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving El Calafate, Argentina. Its IATA code is FTE and its ICAO code is SAWC. The airport lies at an elevation of 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 7/25, 8,366 ft (2,550 m) long. Local time follows the America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FTE
- ICAO code
- SAWC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 669 ft (204 m)
- Coordinates
- -50.2803, -72.0534
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 8,366 ft · 2,550 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RYO 28 de Noviembre Airport | Rio Turbio, Argentina | 148 km · 92 mi |
| PNT Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport | Puerto Natales, Chile | 158 km · 98 mi |
| GGS Gobernador Gregores Airport | Gobernador Gregores, Argentina | 216 km · 134 mi |
| RGL Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | Rio Gallegos, Argentina | 242 km · 150 mi |
| PUQ President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | Punta Arenas, Chile | 314 km · 195 mi |
| PMQ Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport | Perito Moreno, Argentina | 424 km · 263 mi |
| LHS Las Heras Airport | Las Heras, Argentina | 474 km · 295 mi |
| USH Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport | Ushuaia, Argentina | 567 km · 352 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FTE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,715 | 2,309 | 2,006 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,193 | 5,091 | 4,424 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,488 | 5,274 | 4,583 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,410 | 5,847 | 5,081 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,732 | 6,047 | 5,255 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,111 | 6,283 | 5,460 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,413 | 6,470 | 5,623 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,120 | 8,152 | 7,084 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,168 | 8,182 | 7,110 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,510 | 8,395 | 7,295 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,086 | 8,752 | 7,606 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,562 | 9,048 | 7,863 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,766 | 9,175 | 7,973 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,475 | 10,237 | 8,896 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 16,983 | 10,553 | 9,170 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 18,695 | 11,617 | 10,095 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP/TWR | 119.950 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
The IATA code of El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is FTE and its ICAO code is SAWC.
Where is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport located?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, at -50.2803, -72.0534.
What time zone is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport in?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 7/25, 8,366 ft (2,550 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is 28 de Noviembre Airport (RYO), about 148 km (92 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.