Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez International Airport – RGL Rio Gallegos
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez International Airport is a public military airport located in Rio Gallegos, the capital and biggest community of the province of Patagonia in Santa Cruz, Argentina. It has a designated IATA airport code of RGL that is being operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, an aviation service company based in Buenos Aires that also manages 35 other airports in the Argentine Republic. The airport serves the air traffic operations of Rio Gallegos and its nearby city of Puerto Gallegos.
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The Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez International Airport was established in 1964 in a total land area of 2,800 acres at an elevation of 20 meters. The airport has a single designated 8/26 asphalt runway measuring 3,550 meters and considered the longest in Argentina. As of 2010, the airport has a total passenger enplanement of more than 230,000 and nearly 3,400 aircraft movements. Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez International Airport air flight service is being catered by Aerolineas Argentinas, Austral Lineas Aereas, LADE, LATAM Argentina and LATAM Chile.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotel Laguna Azul is one of the best hotel choices just within 2.45 miles away from the airport. It is a 2-star hotel that offers a relaxing overnight stay. The Amerian Rio Gallegos Apart & Suites, Hotel Patagonia and Hotel Paris are three other hotels near the airport.
Another airport in Santa Cruz, Argentina is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) that caters the aviation needs of the greater El Calafate area.
On this page it is easy to search for Rio Gallegos, Argentina airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Rio Gallegos, Argentina (RGL-Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RGL airport.
Most of these RGL
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 Rio Gallegos, 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 RGL airport are Pioneer Museum, Eduardo Minnicelli Art Museum, and Pioneer Museum.
Map of Rio Gallegos, Argentina Hotels
View all Rio Gallegos, Argentina (RGL-Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Rio Gallegos, Argentina (RGL-Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Rio Gallegos, Argentina (RGL-Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Rio Gallegos, Argentina (RGL-Piloto Civil Norberto Fernandez 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 12:06 PM.
The temperature feels like 29.7 with a humidity level of 90 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 96 percent with visibility at 13.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:05 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/1
Mix snow/rain
36°F
High: 38°F
Low: 34°F
Precipitation: 60%
Sunday
6/2
Mix snow/rain
35°F
High: 38°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
6/3
Overcast clouds
34°F
High: 38°F
Low: 32°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
6/4
Broken clouds
33°F
High: 38°F
Low: 29°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/5
Overcast clouds
33°F
High: 40°F
Low: 36°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/6
Light shower rain
40°F
High: 41°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 35%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Rio Gallegos, Argentina RGL airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free RGL 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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