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El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is an international airport serving El Calafate (Santa Cruz Province), Argentina. Its IATA code is FTE and its ICAO code is SAWC. It has one runway, 2,550 m long.
- IATAFTE
- ICAOSAWC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- FTE
- ICAO code
- SAWC
- City
- El Calafate
- Region / province
- Santa Cruz Province
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 50.2803° S, 72.0534° W
- Elevation
- 204 m (669 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,550 m (8,366 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 2,550 m8,366 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,208 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,778 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,626 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.950 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and El Calafate through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Argentina
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | RGL | 242 km |
| Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport | RGA | 488 km |
| Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport | USH | 567 km |
| General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | CRD | 605 km |
| Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport | EQS | 823 km |
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | BRC | 1,017 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
The IATA code of El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is FTE and its ICAO code is SAWC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport located?
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, at coordinates 50.2803° S, 72.0534° W and an elevation of 204 m (669 ft).
How far is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,626 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,778 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,208 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h.
How long is the runway at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
The longest runway at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is 2,550 m (8,366 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.