Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Rio Grande, Argentina. Its IATA code is RGA and its ICAO code is SAWE. The airport lies at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 7/25, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long. Local time follows the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RGA
- ICAO code
- SAWE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 65 ft (20 m)
- Coordinates
- -53.7777, -67.7494
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 6,562 ft · 2,000 m | 131 ft · 40 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| USH Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport | Ushuaia, Argentina | 124 km · 77 mi |
| PUQ President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | Punta Arenas, Chile | 223 km · 139 mi |
| RGL Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | Rio Gallegos, Argentina | 263 km · 163 mi |
| RYO 28 de Noviembre Airport | Rio Turbio, Argentina | 386 km · 240 mi |
| PNT Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport | Puerto Natales, Chile | 398 km · 247 mi |
| FTE El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | El Calafate, Argentina | 488 km · 303 mi |
| GGS Gobernador Gregores Airport | Gobernador Gregores, Argentina | 580 km · 360 mi |
| PUD Puerto Deseado Airport | Puerto Deseado, Argentina | 684 km · 425 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RGA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,815 | 2,370 | 2,060 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,066 | 5,012 | 4,355 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,675 | 5,391 | 4,684 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,567 | 5,945 | 5,166 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,852 | 6,122 | 5,320 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,515 | 6,533 | 5,677 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,900 | 6,773 | 5,886 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,185 | 8,193 | 7,119 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,263 | 8,241 | 7,161 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,554 | 8,422 | 7,319 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,968 | 8,679 | 7,542 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,136 | 8,784 | 7,633 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,400 | 8,948 | 7,776 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,023 | 9,956 | 8,652 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,074 | 10,610 | 9,219 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 18,457 | 11,469 | 9,966 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | GRANDE TWR/APP | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport?
The IATA code of Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport is RGA and its ICAO code is SAWE.
Where is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport located?
Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport is in Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, at -53.7777, -67.7494.
What time zone is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport in?
Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Argentina/Ushuaia. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 7/25, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH), about 124 km (77 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.