Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport
Rio Gallegos · ArgentinaICAO SAWG
Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport (RGL) is an airport serving Rio Gallegos, Argentina, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 51° 36' 32.0" S, 69° 18' 45.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 61 feet (19 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos (GMT-3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from RGL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 1,296 mi | 3h 7m | medium-haul | 325 kg | View |
| CRD | Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina | 411 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 169 kg | View |
| MPN | Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands | 466 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 192 kg | View |
| RGA | Rio Grande, Argentina | 164 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 67 kg | View |
| USH | Ushuaia, Argentina | 228 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at RGL
3 active airlines serving Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport | PUQ | Punta Arenas | Chile | 187 km |
| Hermes Quijada International Airport | RGA | Rio Grande | Argentina | 263 km |
| El Calafate Airport | FTE | El Calafate | Argentina | 243 km |
| Malvinas Argentinas Airport | USH | Ushuaia | Argentina | 366 km |
Other Airports in Argentina
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 36' 32.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 69° 18' 45.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -51.608900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -69.312600
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 03:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 61 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 19 m
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