The airport is just south of 28 de Noviembre, a town 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Rio Turbio.

The international border with Chile is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of the airport.

Runway length includes 60 metres (200 ft) displaced thresholds on each end.

The Puerto Natales VOR-DME (Ident: PNT) is located 11.5 nautical miles (21 km) southwest of the airport.

The El Turbio non-directional beacon (Ident: BIO) is located on the field.