El Calafate Airport (ICAO Code: SAWC/IATA Code: FTE) | Landing Permits, Ground Handling, Jet Fuel, Flight Support

El Calafate Airport, located in Argentina's Santa Cruz province, serves the town of El Calafate and is the main gateway to the stunning landscapes of Argentine Patagonia. It offers domestic and international flights, connecting travelers to destinations like Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Visitors to El Calafate can explore the nearby Perito Moreno Glacier, go trekking in Los Glaciares National Park, and experience the natural beauty of Patagonia's vast wilderness.

1FLT and our team of expert dispatchers can help you and your flight operations overcome difficulties in arranging ground handling services for your aircraft and crew while at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC). Our team can also provide you with competitively priced jet fuel at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC) and support your flight operations when flying in and out of El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC).

The information on this page is meant to serve as a guide about El Calafate Airport and should not be considered as a substitute for real-time policies or advice from relevant authorities for specific concerns and accurate information about El Calafate Airport, please feel free to contact us.

Landing Permits

Is a landing permit required in El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

A landing permit is required but exclusions apply when landing in El Calafate Airport.

What are the requirements to get a landing permit for El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

With your landing permit application, you must provide:

FIR Routing
PIC Full Name
PIC License
SIC License
Full Names Of Crew Onboard
Number Of Crew Onboard
Full Name Of Lead Passenger
List Of Passengers

There are additional requirements for El Calafate Airport not specified here, reach out to us for more details about this.

Is a PPR (Prior Permission) required in El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

No, a PPR is not needed if you are landing in El Calafate Airport.

Is El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC) a slot coordinated airport?

No, El Calafate Airport does not require a coordinated slot prior to your arrival.

Ground Handling

Is El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC) an AOE (Airport Of Entry)?

Yes, El Calafate Airport is an AOE (Airport Of Entry).

What type of airport is El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

El Calafate Airport is a Civilian Airfield.

What are the GPS coordinates of El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

50°16'49.080504"S 72°3'11.162124"W - 203.9 M (Elevation)

Can you assist our crew members at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

Yes, 1FLT can assist your crew members at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC) with any particular need they might have at the airport.

Can you help and arrange the airport services we need at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

Yes, 1FLT can arrange the airport services your flight will need at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC).

Jet Fuel

Is jet fuel available at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC)?

Yes, jet fuel is generally available but supply availability is subject to change. Do contact to us to know the current availability of Jet Fuel at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC).

Flight Support

I need help with our flight operations at El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC), what services can you help with?

1FLT can help you with any operational need in El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC) such as landing permits, ground handling, jet fuel, inflight catering, and other services you or your crew might need, We can even provide up-to-date airport information from any airport in El Calafate Airport (FTE/SAWC).