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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).

Destinations
3
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
669/ 204m
America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos
GMT-3
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Airport Details

IATA Code
FTE
ICAO Code
SAWC
City
El Calafate
Country
Argentina
Elevation
669 ft
Local Time
01:24 PM (GMT-3)

Coordinates

Latitude:-50.2803°
Longitude:-72.0531°

Popular Routes from FTE

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
USHUshuaia, Argentina353 mi1h 10mshort-haul145 kgView
AEPBuenos Aires, Argentina1,285 mi3h 6mmedium-haul323 kgView
EZEBuenos Aires, Argentina1,266 mi3h 4mmedium-haul318 kgView

Airlines Operating at FTE

2 active airlines serving El Calafate Airport.

Aerolineas Argentinas
ARArgentina
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 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.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo AirportPUQPunta ArenasChile314 km
Piloto Civil N. Fernández AirportRGLRio GallegosArgentina243 km
Balmaceda AirportBBABalmacedaChile486 km
Hermes Quijada International AirportRGARio GrandeArgentina488 km
Malvinas Argentinas AirportUSHUshuaiaArgentina568 km
General E. Mosconi AirportCRDComodoro RivadaviaArgentina605 km

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for El Calafate Airport?
The IATA code for El Calafate Airport is FTE, and its ICAO code is SAWC. The airport is located in El Calafate, Argentina.
How many destinations can you fly to from FTE?
There are 3 direct destinations available from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina.
What airlines fly from FTE?
There are 2 airlines operating from FTE, including Aerolineas Argentinas, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
What timezone is El Calafate Airport in?
El Calafate Airport is in the America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of El Calafate Airport?
El Calafate Airport sits at an elevation of 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level.

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