Area De Material Airport

SAOC / RCU

Rio Cuarto, AR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:00Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
7 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAOC 050000Z 05007KT 9999 FEW030 SCT045TCU 22/18 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,380 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 4,500 ft AGL (TCU)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,380 ft AMSL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,880 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAOC 042300Z 0500/0524 05010KT 9999 SCT030 FEW040CB TX24/0518Z TN15/0510Z PROB30 20015G25KT 5000 TSRA BKN020 FEW040CB BECMG 0507/0510 18010KT 5000 RA DZ BR BKN010 OVC040 BECMG 0513/0516 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:20Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:20Z PROB30
+0h
MVFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
07:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Rain, Drizzle, Mist
13:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

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°
4.3 kt 5.5 kt
128° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,808 ft 131 ft ASP
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SAOC

3,032 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.5%
MVFR
5.6%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.9%

Area De Material Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.5% 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, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 12.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 500 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
43.2%
NE
13%
E
8.6%
SE
5.4%
S
12.4%
SW
7.6%
W
6%
NW
2.7%

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: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

January December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,032 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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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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.