Hermes Quijada International Airport
Rio Grande · ArgentinaICAO SAWE
Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) is an airport serving Rio Grande, Argentina, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 53° 46' 39.7" S, 67° 44' 57.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 65 feet (20 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Argentina/Ushuaia (GMT-3).
Airport Details
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Popular Routes from RGA
Airlines Operating at RGA
2 active airlines serving Hermes Quijada International 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvinas Argentinas Airport | USH | Ushuaia | Argentina | 124 km |
| Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport | RGL | Rio Gallegos | Argentina | 263 km |
| Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport | PUQ | Punta Arenas | Chile | 224 km |
| El Calafate Airport | FTE | El Calafate | Argentina | 488 km |
Other Airports in Argentina
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 53° 46' 39.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 67° 44' 57.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -53.777700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -67.749400
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 03:41 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 65 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 20 m
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