Regional airport · Lago Argentino, Argentina

Lago Argentino

SAWAING
Elevation
732 ft
Coordinates
50°20′S 72°15′W
Local time
America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos

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Field information

SAWA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Time zone

    America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos

  • Country

    Argentina

    AR

  • Municipality

    El Calafate

  • Elevation

    732 ft

  • Position

    -50.3361, -72.2486

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAWA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lago Argentino (SAWA / ING) in Lago Argentino, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAWA is listed in our network. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SAWA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Argentina

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Argentina. Applicable permit lead times for Argentina are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Argentina are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SAWA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAWA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SAWA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SAWA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAWA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAWA: 50° 20′ 10″ S 72° 14′ 55″ W; elevation 732 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Lago Argentino

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lago Argentino. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAWA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SAWA

    Support for freighter operations into SAWA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SAWA sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lago Argentino — one desk for the whole trip.

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