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Airports/SAWC

El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport

FTEEl Calafate, Argentina·Medium Airport

El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (IATA FTE), located in El Calafate, Argentina.

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Airport guide

El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) is a medium airport in El Calafate, Argentina. It carries the IATA code FTE. It sits in South America.

El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is a regional commercial airport that doubles as a busy private-aviation base. Operators benefit from full instrument approaches and an FBO infrastructure scaled for regular jet traffic, often without the congestion of the nearest major hub.

El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport sits near sea level at 669 ft.

Local operations run on America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos. Scheduled airline service is light enough that it rarely interferes with charter movements, though planners should still expect to coordinate with the handling agent for international turnarounds.

SkyAccess inventory for FTE updates continuously as operators publish new empty legs and one-way repositioning trips. Pricing on each leg is available with a free account, and an inventory alert will email you the moment a leg appears on the route you care about.

Use this page to compare FTE against nearby alternatives, browse live empty-leg pricing in both directions, and brief yourself on the runway and elevation profile before you book.

Background from Wikipedia

Comandante Armando Tola International Airport is an airport in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is located approximately 21 km (13 mi) east of the city of El Calafate. The airport is jointly operated by the government and London Supply. The airport is served by Aerolíneas Argentinas, DAP and LADE. It is the westernmost Argentinian airport served by scheduled flights.

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Frequently asked questions about El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport

What does FTE stand for?+
FTE is the IATA code for El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport in El Calafate, Argentina.
Where is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?+
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is located in El Calafate, Argentina.
Does El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport?+
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport sits at 669 ft above sea level.
What timezone is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport in?+
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport operates on America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos.

References

  • Official airport website
  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
Argentina
Region
Z
Timezone
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation
669 ft
Scheduled service
Yes
IATA
FTE

Activity

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