Comandante Armando Tola International Airport – FTE Santa Cruz
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, Santa Cruz, Argentina (FTE) is both a public and military airport controlled by the government of Argentina and the London Supply. It replaced Lago Argentino Airport as the main entry point to Los Glaciares National Park.
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Having been inaugurated only in 2000, Comandante Armando Tola International Airport is relatively new. Carlos Ott, a Uruguayan architect, designed the airport. It has one (1) runway measuring 8,688-foot long. In 2016, it served 701,842 passengers with a total of 6,464 aircraft movements. Currently, four (4) airlines operate at the airport. These include Aerolineas Argentinas, which has regular flights to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque and Buenos Aires-Ezezia, and seasonal flights to Cordoba, Rosario, San Carlos de Bariloche, and Ushuaia; Aerovias DAP, which has seasonal flights to Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales; LADE, which has regular flights to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque, Comodoro Rivadavia, Gobernador Gregores, Mar del Plata, Puerto Madryn, Rio Gallegos, Rio Grande, San Carlos de Bariloche, and Ushuaia; and LATAM Argentina, which has regular flights to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque and Ushuaia. It is usually a stopover for flights headed to Ushuaia. Some of the best destinations near the airport include El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, and Puerto Punta Bandera. Tourists may enjoy several excursions and outdoor activities at these key destinations that are easily accessible to and from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for El Calafate, Argentina airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. El Calafate, Argentina (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the FTE airport.
Most of these FTE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these El Calafate, Argentina
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the FTE airport are El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center, Argentinian Museum of Toys, and Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital.
Map of El Calafate, Argentina Hotels
View all El Calafate, Argentina (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on El Calafate, Argentina (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for El Calafate, Argentina (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
If you planning to travel to El Calafate, Argentina (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:42 AM.
The temperature feels like 37.9 with a humidity level of 63 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 45 percent with visibility at 12.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:46 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/30
Mix snow/rain
41°F
High: 43°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 20%
Wednesday
5/1
Clear Sky
36°F
High: 40°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/2
Broken clouds
37°F
High: 41°F
Low: 35°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/3
Mix snow/rain
39°F
High: 42°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 70%
Saturday
5/4
Heavy rain
41°F
High: 43°F
Low: 30°F
Precipitation: 90%
Sunday
5/5
Light snow
34°F
High: 39°F
Low: 26°F
Precipitation: 35%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for El Calafate, Argentina FTE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free FTE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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