Operations Control CenterEl Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (SAWC · FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator SAWC and IATA code FTE.
It serves the municipality of El Calafate, Argentina.
The aerodrome reference point is -50.2820°, -72.0540°.
Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 8,366 ft (2,550 m).
The nearest larger airport is 28 de Noviembre Airport (RYO), about 80 NM away.
Operational context
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (SAWC · FTE) serves El Calafate, Argentina. Its longest runway measures 8,366 ft (2,550 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.
For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in El Calafate. For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.
- ▸OFP & route optimization
- ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
- ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
- ▸Fuel & payload calculations
- ▸Overflight clearances
- ▸Landing permits
- ▸Slot coordination
- ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
- ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
- ▸Single consolidated invoice
- ▸Fuel quality assurance
- ▸24/7 release coordination
- ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
- ▸Lavatory & potable water
- ▸Baggage & security
- ▸VIP terminal access
- ▸Hotac & ground transport
- ▸Visas & immigration support
- ▸Catering coordination
- ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
- ▸Live trip dashboard
- ▸Document delivery
- ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
- ▸On-the-ground supervision