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Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is an international airport serving Rio Gallegos (Santa Cruz Province), Argentina. Its IATA code is RGL and its ICAO code is SAWG. It has one runway, 2,750 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- RGL
- ICAO code
- SAWG
- City
- Rio Gallegos
- Region / province
- Santa Cruz Province
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 51.6088° S, 69.3090° W
- Elevation
- 19 m (61 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Rio Gallegos (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,750 m (9,022 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,750 m9,022 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)
16,054 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,610 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,465 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 116.700 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 122.100 MHz |
| TCA | 124.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Rio Gallegos 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | FTE | 242 km |
| Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport | RGA | 263 km |
| Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport | USH | 366 km |
| General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | CRD | 661 km |
| Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport | EQS | 977 km |
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | BRC | 1,171 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?
The IATA code of Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is RGL and its ICAO code is SAWG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport located?
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is in Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, at coordinates 51.6088° S, 69.3090° W and an elevation of 19 m (61 ft).
How far is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,465 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,610 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,054 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?
The longest runway at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is 2,750 m (9,022 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) 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.