El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
IATA FTEICAO SAWCMedium airport
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is a medium airport near El Calafate in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is listed as IATA FTE and ICAO SAWC. The airport is located at -50.2803° / -72.0534° at an elevation of 204 m (669 ft). There is one runway, the longest measuring 2,550 m. The nearest airport is Lago Argentino Airport, 15 km (9 mi) away. The airport is served by scheduled flights.
Data
| IATA code | FTE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SAWC |
| Local code | ECA |
| Identifier | SAWC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| City | El Calafate |
| Region | Santa Cruz Province |
| Country | Argentina |
| Coordinates | -50.28027, -72.05340 |
| Coordinates (deg/min/sec) | 50° 16′ 48.96″ S 72° 03′ 12.24″ W |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Scheduled service | yes |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7/25 | 2,550 m | 45 m | Concrete | yes |
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