El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE): Codes, Runways & Location
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (IATA: FTE · ICAO: SAWC) is a large airport serving El Calafate, Argentina. It lies at 50.2820° S, 72.0539° W, 669 ft (204 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of El Calafate in Argentina. It is identified by the IATA code FTE and the ICAO code SAWC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2550 m (8366 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 669 ft (204 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being 28 de Noviembre Airport (RYO) about 148 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,550 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
Where is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport located?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is located in El Calafate, Argentina. Its coordinates are 50.2820° S, 72.0539° W.
What is the airport code for El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport has an IATA code of FTE and an ICAO code of SAWC.
How long is the runway at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport's longest runway is about 2550 m (8366 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport have?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport a major airport?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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