Area De Material Airport — Rio Cuarto, Argentina
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Area De Material Airport (Rio Cuarto) is RCU — its ICAO code is SAOC.
Distance & flight time from RCU
Area De Material Airport
RCU is the code for Área de Material Airport, serving Río Cuarto, the second-largest city in Argentina's Córdoba province. The airport's name reflects its historical ties to Argentina's air force material and logistics command, alongside civilian passenger operations. Río Cuarto is an agricultural and industrial center in the pampas region, and RCU provides domestic connectivity, mainly to Buenos Aires, for business and academic travelers linked to the National University of Río Cuarto. The dual military-civilian character of RCU is typical of several Argentine provincial airports that share infrastructure between the air force and commercial carriers.
Runways at Area De Material Airport (RCU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7431 ft (2265 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 6808 ft (2075 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Area De Material Airport (RCU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP/TWR | 118.75 MHz |
Airports near Area De Material Airport (RCU)
- Villa Reynolds Airport (VME) — 126.8 km (78.8 mi)
- Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) — 151.5 km (94.1 mi)
- Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) — 196.1 km (121.9 mi)
- Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR) — 197.2 km (122.5 mi)
- General Pico Airport (GPO) — 294.0 km (182.7 mi)
- Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) — 324.8 km (201.8 mi)
- Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) — 358.0 km (222.5 mi)
- Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport (PEH) — 377.7 km (234.7 mi)
RCU is Área de Material Airport in Río Cuarto, Argentina, a joint military-civilian field. Searchers usually want domestic flight options to Buenos Aires from this Córdoba province city.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Area De Material Airport?
The IATA code for Area De Material Airport is RCU.
What is the ICAO code for Area De Material Airport?
The ICAO code for Area De Material Airport is SAOC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.