Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is a large airport serving Rio Gallegos, Argentina. Its IATA code is RGL and its ICAO code is SAWG. The airport lies at an elevation of 61 ft (19 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 9,022 ft (2,750 m) long. Local time follows the America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RGL
- ICAO code
- SAWG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 61 ft (19 m)
- Coordinates
- -51.6088, -69.3090
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,022 ft · 2,750 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PUQ President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport | Punta Arenas, Chile | 187 km · 116 mi |
| RYO 28 de Noviembre Airport | Rio Turbio, Argentina | 201 km · 125 mi |
| PNT Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport | Puerto Natales, Chile | 222 km · 138 mi |
| FTE El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | El Calafate, Argentina | 242 km · 150 mi |
| RGA Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport | Rio Grande, Argentina | 263 km · 163 mi |
| GGS Gobernador Gregores Airport | Gobernador Gregores, Argentina | 320 km · 199 mi |
| USH Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport | Ushuaia, Argentina | 366 km · 227 mi |
| PUD Puerto Deseado Airport | Puerto Deseado, Argentina | 495 km · 308 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RGL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,691 | 2,294 | 1,993 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,253 | 5,128 | 4,456 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,414 | 5,228 | 4,543 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,593 | 5,961 | 5,180 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 9,715 | 6,037 | 5,246 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,267 | 6,379 | 5,544 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,648 | 6,616 | 5,749 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,087 | 8,132 | 7,067 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,151 | 8,171 | 7,101 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,468 | 8,368 | 7,272 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,968 | 8,679 | 7,542 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,392 | 8,943 | 7,771 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,549 | 9,040 | 7,856 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,234 | 10,088 | 8,766 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,101 | 10,626 | 9,234 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 18,655 | 11,592 | 10,073 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP/TWR | 119.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 116.700 |
| RDO | RDO | 122.100 |
| TCA | CON | 124.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?
The IATA code of Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is RGL and its ICAO code is SAWG.
Where is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport located?
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is in Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, at -51.6088, -69.3090.
What time zone is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport in?
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández 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 Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 9,022 ft (2,750 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), about 187 km (116 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.