Regional airport · Rio Grande, Argentina

Rio Grande

SAWERGA
Elevation
65 ft
Coordinates
53°47′S 67°45′W
Local time
America/Argentina/Ushuaia

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Field information

SAWE runways, fuel & airport data

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

Rio Grande (SAWE/RGA) has one runway, 7/25, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0900-0300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SAWE, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    America/Argentina/Ushuaia

  • Country

    Argentina

    AR

  • Municipality

    Rio Grande

  • Elevation

    65 ft

  • Position

    -53.7777, -67.7494

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    0900-0300Z

Runways · SAWE

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
7/256,562 ft (2,000 m)131 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAWE.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rio Grande (SAWE / RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAWE is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SAWE

  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 SAWE

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SAWE

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAWE

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAWE: 53° 46′ 40″ S 67° 44′ 58″ W; elevation 65 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rio Grande

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SAWE

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

Location

Where SAWE sits in the network

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