Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Argentina

SAWURZA

Santa Cruz Airport

Puerto Santa Cruz, Argentina

ICAO

SAWU

IATA

RZA

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

364 ft

Country

Argentina

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SAWU

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Santa Cruz Airport (SAWU / RZA) in Puerto Santa Cruz, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SAWU is listed in our network as a regional airport. 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 SAWU

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

Fuel Arrangements at SAWU

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAWU

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SAWU: 50° 1′ 1″ S 68° 34′ 44″ W; elevation 364 ft; local time UTC-3.

Crew & Passenger Services in Puerto Santa Cruz

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Puerto Santa Cruz.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAWU.

Cargo Operations at SAWU

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

Field Information

Santa Cruz Airport

Latitude
50° 1′ 1″ S
Longitude
68° 34′ 44″ W
ICAO code
SAWU
IATA code
RZA
Municipality
Puerto Santa Cruz
Timezone
UTC-3
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To RZA?

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

Submit flight inquiry for SAWU

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SAWU

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Santa Cruz Airport?

The ICAO code is SAWU and the IATA code is RZA.

What time zone does SAWU operate in?

Santa Cruz Airport operates on UTC-3.

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

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 SAWU.