Medium airport · El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is a medium airport serving El Calafate, Argentina. Its IATA code is FTE. Its ICAO code is SAWC. It has 1 runway, longest 8,366 ft (CON). Elevation 669 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | El Calafate, Argentina |
|---|---|
| IATA code | FTE |
| ICAO code | SAWC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,366 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 669 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 50.2803° S, 72.0534° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The airport was inaugurated in November 2000, replacing the old Lago Argentino Airport (ING/SAWL).
Official website: http://www.aeropuertoelcalafate.com/en/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Perito Moreno Glacier · Argentina · 49.9 miles away
- Torres del Paine · Chile · 64.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Los Glaciares National Park · Argentina · 52.2 miles away
- Torres del Paine National Park · Chile · 62.9 miles away
- Bernardo O'Higgins National Park · Chile · 88.3 miles away
- Monte León National Park · Argentina · 136.7 miles away
- Kawésqar National Park · Chile · 146.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport — its IATA code is FTE and its ICAO code is SAWC.
Where is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport located?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport serves El Calafate, Argentina. Its coordinates are 50.2803° S, 72.0534° W.
What is the history of El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
The airport was inaugurated in November 2000, replacing the old Lago Argentino Airport (ING/SAWL).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5831
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comandante_Armando_Tola_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.