General aviation · Rio Turbio, Argentina
Rio Turbio
- Elevation
- 909 ft
- Coordinates
- 51°36′S 72°13′W
- Local time
- America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos
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Field information
SAWT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Rio Turbio (SAWT/RYO) has one runway, 06/24, 6,340 ft (1,932 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SAWT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos
Country
Argentina
AR
Municipality
Rio Turbio
Elevation
909 ft
Position
-51.6050, -72.2203
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · SAWT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,340 ft (1,932 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAWT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rio Turbio (SAWT / RYO) in Rio Turbio, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAWT is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SAWT
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SAWT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAWT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SAWT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SAWT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAWT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAWT: 51° 36′ 18″ S 72° 13′ 13″ W; elevation 909 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Rio Turbio
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Rio Turbio. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAWT.
- 06
Cargo Operations at SAWT
Support for freighter operations into SAWT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SAWT sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- SCNTPuerto Natales/Teniente Julio GallardoPuerto Natales, Chile12 NM251°→
- SCPYCerro CastilloCerro Castillo, Chile21 NM348°→
- SAWCEl Calafate InternationalEl Calafate, Argentina80 NM005°→
- SCCIPunta Arenas/Pdte. Carlos Ibanez Del CampoPunta Arenas, Chile98 NM150°→
- SAWGRio Gallegos/Piloto N. FernandezRio Gallegos, Argentina109 NM091°→
- SCFMPorvenir/Capt Fuentes MartinezPorvenir, Chile121 NM146°→
Operating into SAWT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rio Turbio — one desk for the whole trip.