Area De Material Airport (IATA: RCU, ICAO: SAOC) serves Rio Cuarto, AR.
Area De Material Airport (IATA: RCU, ICAO: SAOC) is a midsized airport located in Córdoba, Argentina, approximately 9 km north of the center of Río Cuarto. It is a military airport with civil operations, serving primarily the city of Río Cuarto and its surrounding agricultural area. The airport is open to the public.
The airport has two runways:
- Runway 05/23: 2265 x 45 meters (7431 x 148 feet) with a hard surface.
- Runway 18/36: 2075 x 40 meters (6808 x 131 feet).
Civilian operations at Area De Material Airport primarily consist of general aviation, sanitary flights, and occasional air activity within the central Argentine airport system. It does not currently have regular commercial passenger traffic, focusing instead on general aviation, training, and specific services. The airport integrates with the Argentine Air Force facilities, where the Río Cuarto Material Area base operates.
The airport features a small terminal building for civil operations, with access and waiting areas. Aircraft access is via remote positions on the platform. Parking is available in front of the terminal. Air traffic control communications are handled on frequencies such as 118.75 and 119.55. The elevation of the airport is 1379 feet MSL.
*Sources researched: skyvector.com, metar-taf.com, airportguide.com, airmate.aero, aeropuertos.net*
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Where is Area De Material Airport located?
Area De Material Airport is located in Rio Cuarto, AR, at an elevation of 1380 ft. Its IATA code is RCU and ICAO code is SAOC.