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Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport · Rio Gallegos

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
61 ft / 19 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 119.10 MHz (APP/TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
7/25 · 11,644 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport (SAWG), located in Rio Gallegos, Argentina. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 61 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport
ICAO / IATA
SAWG / RGL
Municipality
Rio Gallegos
Country
Region
AR-Z — Santa Cruz Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
61 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 7 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,644 ft / 3,549 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 86° / 266°
RWY 7 (86°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (266°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-GAL | CRS: 251°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP/TWR
119.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
116.70 MHz
RDO RDO
122.10 MHz
TCA CON
124.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SAWU
Santa Cruz Airport
184 km / 100 nm
SCCIILS
President Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport
187 km / 101 nm
SCFM
Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport
195 km / 105 nm
SCNT
Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport
222 km / 120 nm
SAWCILS
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
242 km / 131 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026