El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Commander Armando Tola International Airport serves El Calafate, in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Its ICAO code is SAWC. The airport sits about 23 km east of the town along provincial route 11, a drive of 20 to 25 minutes. It is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Services at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
5 of 6 available- 1optionParkingFTE ParkingView parking guide
- 3optionsCar RentalsHertz, Europcar, Summit Rent a CarView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsAlto Calafate Hotel PatagónicoView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesW Premium LoungeView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesTaxi CóndorView shuttles guide
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers899K899,000 in 2024
- Services7listed across 5 of 6 types
- Local timeRio Gallegos time
- IATAFTEICAO SAWC
- Opened2000
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- PAMixedPassenger TerminalAerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART, Sky Airline, Gol, LADE
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- El CalafateWest of the airport23 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: FTE, ICAO: SAWC, Local: ECA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport located?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is located in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The airport coordinates are -50.2803°, -72.0534°.
What services are available at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 1 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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