Airport code
RGA — Hermes Quijada International Airport
RGA is the IATA code for Hermes Quijada International Airport, an airport serving Rio Grande, Argentina. Its ICAO code is SAWE, and it operates in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at -53.7777, -67.7494 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m).
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About Hermes Quijada International Airport
Hermes Quijada International Airport is an airport in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina serving the city of Río Grande. It is operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000.
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Airport information
| IATA code | RGA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SAWE |
| Airport name | Hermes Quijada International Airport |
| City | Rio Grande |
| Country | Argentina |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Ushuaia (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | -53.7777 |
| Longitude | -67.7494 |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hermes Quijada International Airport?
The IATA code for Hermes Quijada International Airport is RGA.
What is the ICAO code for Hermes Quijada International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hermes Quijada International Airport is SAWE.
Where is RGA airport located?
Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) is located in Rio Grande, Argentina.
What time zone is RGA in?
Hermes Quijada International Airport operates in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to RGA?
The nearest airport to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) is Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) in Ushuaia, about 124 km away.
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