Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport — Rio Grande, Argentina
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (Rio Grande) is RGA — its ICAO code is SAWE.
Distance & flight time from RGA
Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport
Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport serves Rio Grande, a city in the Argentine portion of Tierra del Fuego near the southern tip of South America. RGA supports domestic flights connecting this remote southern region to Buenos Aires and other Patagonian destinations, and it has strategic importance given Tierra del Fuego's isolation and the harsh weather conditions common to the area. The airport also has historical ties to Argentine military aviation, as the region played a role during the 1982 Falklands conflict. Today RGA functions as a civilian gateway supporting Rio Grande's oil, gas, and fishing industries alongside passenger traffic to and from mainland Argentina.
Runways at Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 6562 ft (2000 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | GRANDE TWR/APP | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA)
- Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) — 123.7 km (76.9 mi)
- Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU) — 128.5 km (79.8 mi)
- Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport (WPR) — 179.6 km (111.6 mi)
- President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) — 223.2 km (138.7 mi)
- Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) — 263.1 km (163.5 mi)
- Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) — 398.0 km (247.3 mi)
- Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) — 422.1 km (262.3 mi)
- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) — 487.6 km (303.0 mi)
RGA is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport in Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Searchers typically want flight routes to Buenos Aires or Ushuaia and info on this remote southern airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport?
The IATA code for Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport is RGA.
What is the ICAO code for Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport?
The ICAO code for Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport is SAWE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.