Airport code

RGL Airport Code, Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport

RGL is the IATA code for Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport, the main international gateway for Rio Gallegos, Argentina. Airlines and booking systems use RGL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SAWG. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 51.61° S, 69.31° W.

City
Rio Gallegos
Country
Continent
South America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-51.60879, -69.30895
Elevation
61 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Rio Gallegos airport code?

The airport code for Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is RGL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SAWG, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1319 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SAWG begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.

Where is RGL?

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport serves Rio Gallegos, Argentina. It is close to sea level at 61 ft (19 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at RGL

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,644 ft (3.55 km), designated 7/25.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Rio Gallegos?

The IATA airport code for Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport in Rio Gallegos is RGL. Its ICAO code is SAWG.

What is the 3-letter code for Rio Gallegos?

The 3-letter IATA code for Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport in Rio Gallegos is RGL.

What airport is RGL?

RGL is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport, located in Rio Gallegos, Argentina.

What country is RGL in?

RGL (Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport) is in Argentina.

Where is RGL airport located?

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) is in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, at coordinates -51.60879, -69.30895.

What is the ICAO code for Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport?

The ICAO code for Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is SAWG. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RGL.

What is the difference between RGL and SAWG?

RGL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SAWG is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport.

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