Airport code
FTE — El Calafate Airport
FTE is the IATA code for El Calafate Airport, an airport serving El Calafate, Argentina. Its ICAO code is SAWC, and it operates in the America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at -50.2803, -72.0531 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 669 ft (204 m).
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About El Calafate Airport
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport is an airport in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is located approximately 21 km (13 mi) east of the city of El Calafate. The airport is jointly operated by the government and London Supply. The airport is served by Aerolíneas Argentinas, DAP and LADE. It is the westernmost Argentinian airport served by scheduled flights.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | FTE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SAWC |
| Airport name | El Calafate Airport |
| City | El Calafate |
| Country | Argentina |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | -50.2803 |
| Longitude | -72.0531 |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,366 ft (2,550 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for El Calafate Airport?
The IATA code for El Calafate Airport is FTE.
What is the ICAO code for El Calafate Airport?
The ICAO code for El Calafate Airport is SAWC.
Where is FTE airport located?
El Calafate Airport (FTE) is located in El Calafate, Argentina.
What time zone is FTE in?
El Calafate Airport operates in the America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to FTE?
The nearest airport to El Calafate Airport (FTE) is Tte. Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) in Puerto Natales, about 158 km away.
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