International hub · Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Rio Gallegos/Piloto N. Fernandez

SAWGRGL
Elevation
61 ft
Coordinates
51°37′S 69°19′W
Local time
America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos

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Field information

SAWG runways, fuel & airport data

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

Rio Gallegos/Piloto N. Fernandez (SAWG/RGL) has one runway, 7/25, 11,644 ft (3,549 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SAWG, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos

  • Country

    Argentina

    AR

  • Municipality

    Rio Gallegos

  • Elevation

    61 ft

  • Position

    -51.6088, -69.3089

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · SAWG

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
7/2511,644 ft (3,549 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAWG.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rio Gallegos/Piloto N. Fernandez (SAWG / RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAWG is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SAWG

  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 SAWG

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SAWG

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAWG

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAWG: 51° 36′ 32″ S 69° 18′ 32″ W; elevation 61 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rio Gallegos

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SAWG

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

Location

Where SAWG sits in the network

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Operating into SAWG?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rio Gallegos/Piloto N. Fernandez — one desk for the whole trip.

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