Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport (RGL)

Rio Gallegos, AR 🇦🇷 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

SAWG

IATA

RGL

Elevation

61 ft

Region

AR-Z

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: SAWG

Local Code: GAL

Location: -51.6089° N, -69.3126° E

Continent: SA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Brigadier General D. A. Parodi

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`7/25`	11644 ft	148 ft	CON	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP/TWR	`119.1 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`116.7 MHz`
RDO	RDO	`122.1 MHz`
TCA	CON	`124.7 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`G`	Rio Gallegos	NDB	`255 kHz`
`GAL`	Rio Gallegos	VOR-DME	`116700 kHz`
`GAL`	Rio Gallegos	NDB	`330 kHz`

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Aerolineas Argentinas Airlines `ARG` / `AR`	2	7	2	Aug 25, 2025

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025

Taxis

Taxis and remises (private car services) are the most common way to travel to and from the airport. They are readily available outside the terminal building, especially timed with flight arrivals. The trip to the city center of Río Gallegos is short, typically taking about 10-15 minutes.

Rental Cars

Several car rental companies, including major international and local agencies like Hertz, Avis, and Localiza, have service desks located within the airport terminal. It is highly recommended to book your vehicle in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus or dedicated shuttle service that connects Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport with the city center. Travelers needing to reach the city must use a taxi, remis, or a rental car.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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