Area De Material Airport

SAOC / RCU

Rio Cuarto, AR

Last Updated
Feb 17, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
13 kt
20°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAOC 170000Z 02013KT CAVOK 24/20 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAOC 170500Z 1706/1806 23015KT 5000 +TSRA SCT012 OVC040 FEW040CB TX30/1718Z TN19/1710Z BECMG 1707/1710 VRB03KT 5000 DZ BR OVC005 BECMG 1712/1715 02015KT 9999 BKN020 BECMG 1718/1721 9999 SCT030 FEW040TCU BECMG 1803/1806 36005KT 5000 RADZ BR BKN010 OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:02Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 15 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
07:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Drizzle, Mist
12:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR 20° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOC
05
23
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 7,431 ft 148 ft ASP 178°
12.1 kt 4.9 kt
158° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,808 ft 131 ft ASP
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAOC

2,778 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.8%
MVFR
5.2%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.9%

Area De Material Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 12.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 500 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 22.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 12.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 500 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
43.1%
NE
12.1%
E
8.6%
SE
5.7%
S
12.7%
SW
7.6%
W
6.1%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.3°C
Range: 6°C to 36°C
6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

January December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,778 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Area De Material Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAOC
IATA Code: RCU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,380 ft MSL

Location

City: Rio Cuarto
Country: AR
Latitude: -33.085098°
Longitude: -64.261299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,431 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,808 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Area De Material Airport

Overview

Area De Material Airport serves the Rio Cuarto region in Argentina as a medium-sized airport located at coordinates -33.085098, -64.261299. Situated at an elevation of 1380 ft mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area. Its strategic location and substantial runway infrastructure support various aviation activities in this part of Argentina.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 1380 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment that typically experiences moderate weather variations. Pilots should anticipate standard atmospheric conditions typical to the Rio Cuarto geographical region, with potential wind influences across the two available runways. The airport's two asphalted runways (05/23 at 7431ft and 18/36 at 6808ft) provide operational flexibility for different wind conditions.

Notable Features

Area De Material Airport features two substantial asphalted runways with significant lengths, offering robust operational capabilities. The primary runway 05/23 measures 7431 feet, providing ample space for medium-sized aircraft operations. The secondary runway 18/36, measuring 6808 feet, further enhances the airport's operational versatility and provides redundancy for different wind and approach scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation (05/23 and 18/36) suggests the airport is prepared to handle winds from multiple directions. Pilots should assess current wind conditions and utilize the most appropriate runway based on prevailing wind vectors. The substantial runway lengths of both 05/23 and 18/36 provide comfortable margins for approach and landing across various aircraft categories.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.