Area De Material Airport (SAOC)
Medium airport · Rio Cuarto, Córdoba Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Area De Material Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAOC |
| IATA | RCU |
| Elevation | 1,380 ft (421 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°5'6" W 64°15'41" -33.08510, -64.26130 |
| Location | Rio Cuarto, Córdoba Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,431 ft (2265 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 18/36 | 6,808 ft (2075 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Area De Material Airport at a glance
Area De Material Airport is a medium airport in Rio Cuarto, Córdoba Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as RCU. The field elevation of 1,380 ft (421 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAOC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 7,431 ft (2265 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAOC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Area De Material Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Reynolds Airport | SAOR | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Presidente Néstor Kirchner Regional Airport | SAOV | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Villa Dolores Airport | SAOD | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | SAOU | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport | SACO | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Area De Material Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,380 ft field elevation of Area De Material Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 73 airports and airfields we list for Argentina — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Area De Material Airport
What is the ICAO code of Area De Material Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Area De Material Airport is SAOC, and its IATA code is RCU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Area De Material Airport above sea level?
Area De Material Airport sits at an elevation of 1,380 feet (421 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Area De Material Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.0851, -64.2613 — in Rio Cuarto, Córdoba Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Villa Reynolds Airport, about 127 km away.
Does SAOC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAOC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Area De Material Airport?
Area De Material Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,431 ft (2265 m) with a ASP surface.