Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Argentina

SAWGRGL

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport

Rio Gallegos, Argentina

ICAO

SAWG

IATA

RGL

Category

International Hub

Elevation

61 ft

Country

Argentina

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SAWG

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (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.

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.

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.

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

Jet A1 Fuel at SAWG

Fuel on record at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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; local time UTC-3.

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.

Cargo Operations at SAWG

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

Field Information

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport

Latitude
51° 36′ 32″ S
Longitude
69° 18′ 32″ W
ICAO code
SAWG
IATA code
RGL
Municipality
Rio Gallegos
Timezone
UTC-3
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 6
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To RGL?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SAWG.

Submit flight inquiry for SAWG

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SAWG

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?

The ICAO code is SAWG and the IATA code is RGL.

Is Jet A1 available at SAWG?

Yes. Fuel on record at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at SAWG?

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

What time zone does SAWG operate in?

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport operates on UTC-3.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SAWG?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SAWG.