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Longitude: -72,249°
Latitude: -50,336°
Summary
Lago Argentino Airport is a small airport in Argentina, serving the region of El Calafate.
Facts:
Airport size: small airport Serving area: El Calafate Longest runway: 0 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: ING,
ICAO: SAWA
Flight information:
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About the airport
Lago Argentino Airport, with the IATA code "ING" and the ICAO code "SAWA," is a small regional airport located in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. Situated near the town of El Calafate, it serves as the main gateway to the stunning Los Glaciares National Park and the famous Perito Moreno Glacier.
Despite its size, Lago Argentino Airport offers modern facilities and services to ensure a comfortable travel experience. It operates domestic flights connecting El Calafate with major cities in Argentina, including Buenos Aires. International flights are limited but available during peak tourist seasons.
Upon arrival, passengers can find car rental services, taxis, and shuttle buses to reach their desired destinations. The airport is conveniently located just a short distance from El Calafate, where visitors can find a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants, and tourist services.
Travellers planning a trip to Argentina should consider Lago Argentino Airport as their entry point to explore the breathtaking natural wonders of Los Glaciares National Park and the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier.
Hotels and places to stay
Konke Hotel & Sabores
Glaciares De La Patagonia
Hosteria Puerto San Julian
Los Canelos
Hotel Picos del Sur
Hostería Lupama
Hostería Hainen
El Mana Rentals Apartments
Amigo del Mundo Hosteria y Apart Hotel
Tierra Tehuelche
Videos from the area of the airport
Aterrizando en Aeropuerto El Calafate
Aterrizaje sábado 16/03/2013 hora 16hs....aterrizaje un poco fuerte....bajó muy de golpe y el tren aterrizaje se sacudiò algo....podría haber sido el viento.
Paisajes de la Patagonia Argentina: El Chaltén - El Calafate (2009)
El Calafate y El Chaltén.
Nieve en El Calafate
nieve en el Calafate 23 de julio de 2014.
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Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
Less relevant citiesThese are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.
- Ascencio
- Caserio Los Leones
- Charles Fuhr
- Colonia Francisco Perito Moreno
- El Calafate
- El Toro
- Estancia Pudeto
- Fuentes del Coyle
- La Victorina
- Lago Viedma
- Paso Rio Bote
- Puerto Bandera
- Puesto Sarmiento de Gamboa
- Punta del Lago
- Rio Bote
- Salto del Paine
- Seccion Lazo
- Tapi Aike
- Torres del Paine
- Tres Lagos
- Tres Torres