Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA), identified by ICAO code SAWE, serves Río Grande in Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. It is a regional international airport rather than a large cargo hub, and its logistics role is closely connected with the remote southern location, limited local cargo infrastructure and the need for reliable onward connections. The airport is approximately 2 km inland from the Atlantic Ocean, with some eastern approaches and departures over water. For international freight, our service team treats the airport primarily as an origin or destination point requiring advance confirmation of aircraft capacity, handling acceptance, customs arrangements and onward trucking. Local time is UTC−03:00.
The supplied airport record states that Hermes Quijada International Airport has a dedicated cargo terminal of approximately 230 m². Publicly stated dimensions alone do not confirm cold-room capacity, dangerous-goods storage, bonded status, screening equipment or 24-hour acceptance. Our service team therefore arranges the following on a case-by-case basis:
No fixed route, carrier, frequency or transit time is assumed without current airline and ground-handler confirmation.
Hermes Quijada International Airport primarily supports Río Grande and nearby areas of northern Tierra del Fuego. Because the market is geographically isolated from mainland Argentina, shipment value often depends on dependable replenishment and carefully managed connections rather than on high-volume cargo throughput.
It is an international airport, but the acceptance of a specific shipment depends on the current airline schedule, cargo capacity, customs process and handling arrangements. Our team confirms these points before booking.
The supplied airport record lists a 230 m² cargo terminal. This does not confirm available storage, refrigeration, bonded handling or dangerous-goods capability, so those services must be verified for each shipment.
Shipments may be planned through a larger Argentine gateway, potentially including Buenos Aires, subject to current network availability. The final route should be selected after checking capacity, transfer time and customs requirements.
Provide full commodity and temperature details at quotation stage. Our service team will check the operating carrier, handling agent, packaging requirements, acceptance window and contingency plan before cargo is tendered.
Acceptance is not automatic. Oversized pieces require aircraft and handling-equipment checks, while dangerous goods require compliant packing and carrier approval. Confirming these requirements in advance is essential.
Airport codes, airport name, location, coordinates, telephone number, terminal and hangar dimensions, operator information, time zone and descriptive operating details above are based primarily on the supplied airport record. Current operating conditions, airline acceptance, customs procedures, schedules and cargo-service availability require confirmation before shipment execution.
| Operator reference | aeropuertosargentina.com |
|---|---|
| Argentine aviation authority reference | anac.gob.ar |
| International airport and airline standards reference | iata.org |
| International aviation standards reference | icao.int |
These domains are provided for authority and standards verification only. Our service team rechecks live schedules, handling acceptance, customs instructions, storage conditions and applicable restrictions at the time of quotation and booking.
