El Calafate Airport
El Calafate · ArgentinaICAO SAWC
El Calafate Airport (FTE) is an airport serving El Calafate, Argentina, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 50° 16' 49.1" S, 72° 3' 11.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos (GMT-3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at FTE
2 active airlines serving El Calafate Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to El Calafate Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport | PUQ | Punta Arenas | Chile | 314 km |
| Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport | RGL | Rio Gallegos | Argentina | 243 km |
| Balmaceda Airport | BBA | Balmaceda | Chile | 486 km |
| Hermes Quijada International Airport | RGA | Rio Grande | Argentina | 488 km |
| Malvinas Argentinas Airport | USH | Ushuaia | Argentina | 568 km |
| General E. Mosconi Airport | CRD | Comodoro Rivadavia | Argentina | 605 km |
Other Airports in Argentina
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 50° 16' 49.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 72° 3' 11.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -50.280300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -72.053101
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 01:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 669 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 204 m
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