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28 de Noviembre Airport

Rio Turbio, Argentina

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28 de Noviembre Airport

Rio Turbio, Argentina
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Remote Patagonian gateway serving Argentina's coal mining region.

Location
Rio Turbio, Argentina
28 de Noviembre Airport (IATA: RYO, ICAO: SAWT) is a small regional airport serving the town of Rio Turbio in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Located in a remote area of Patagonia near the Chilean border, it primarily supports the local coal mining industry and provides essential air connectivity for residents of this isolated region. The airport's name commemorates November 28, a date of historical significance to the Rio Turbio community. Due to the limited population and remote location, the airport handles only a modest volume of passenger traffic, with services typically operated by regional Argentine carriers. Its high-latitude Patagonian setting means weather conditions can significantly affect flight operations.
Terminals
The airport features a small, basic terminal facility suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote regional airport.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Rio Turbio is primarily by road, with taxi and private vehicle options available.
Airlines here
Regional Argentine carriers have historically provided limited scheduled service connecting Rio Turbio to other Patagonian destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Santa Cruz Province, one of Argentina's most sparsely populated regions.
  • ›Situated near the Chilean border in southern Patagonia.
  • ›The airport name commemorates November 28, significant to the local mining community.
  • ›Rio Turbio is home to one of Argentina's largest coal deposits, influencing local air traffic demand.
  • ›Patagonian weather, including strong winds, can frequently impact flight schedules.
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Gateway to Patagonia's coal country where winds shape every journey

28 de Noviembre Airport serves the remote coal-mining town of Río Turbio in Santa Cruz Province, near the Chilean border in southern Patagonia. Named after the date of a significant local event, the airport provides a vital air link for a region otherwise isolated by vast steppe and Andean terrain. It supports the small but essential community connected to Argentina's largest coal reserves.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling infrequent regional flights with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services from the terminal to Río Turbio town centre
  • Private vehicle transfers arranged locally
  • Remis (hired car) services available through local operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Capipe, Río Turbio
  • Hostería Ruca Malén, Río Turbio
  • Residencial local guesthouses in Río Turbio
Dining

The terminal offers minimal on-site food and beverage options given its small scale. Visitors are advised to find meals in Río Turbio town, where local parrillas and simple restaurants serve Patagonian staples including lamb and regional cuts. The nearby town of 28 de Noviembre also has a handful of basic dining options.

Traveller Tips
  • Check flight schedules carefully as services are infrequent and subject to weather cancellations in Patagonia.
  • Carry sufficient Argentine pesos as card facilities and ATMs are extremely limited in this remote area.
  • Dress in warm, windproof layers year-round; Patagonian weather can change rapidly even in summer.
  • If crossing into Chile at Casas Viejas border crossing, confirm current entry requirements before travel.

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