SAWC · FTE
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
El Calafate, Santa Cruz ProvinceElevation 669 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province. Field elevation 669 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFTE
RegionSanta Cruz Province
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-50.2820, -72.0539
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.95
APP/TWR
APP
121.8
GND
GND
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SAWC have a METAR?
Yes. SAWC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SAWC have a TAF?
When SAWC issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SAWC?
SAWC sits at 669 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SAWC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.