# El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)

> El Calafate, AR · IATA: FTE · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `FTE` |
| City | El Calafate |
| Country | AR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 204 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -50.28030, -72.05310 |

## Description

Built in 2000 to handle visitors to the Perito Moreno glacier and Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate's Comandante Armando Tola Airport (FTE) is served by Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSmart and LADE. These carriers focus on passenger traffic from Buenos Aires, and cargo travels only as belly freight on board. With no dedicated freight terminal, commercial air cargo for the region is consolidated through Buenos Aires-Ezeiza (EZE), Argentina's principal cargo gateway. Forwarders should also note that FTE's throughput is highly seasonal and has at times been restricted following ANAC safety inspections.

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