Area De Material Airport

SAOC / RCU

Rio Cuarto, AR

Last Updated
Apr 25, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
9 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SAOC 251000Z 20009KT 9999 SCT015 SCT200 14/11 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,380 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,880 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,380 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Area De Material Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 9 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,500 ft, scattered at 20,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light RADZ, Mist, Mist, Patches Fog, Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Mist, Patches Fog between 07:00Z and 11:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SAOC 242300Z 2500/2524 03005KT 9999 BKN025 FEW045TCU TX21/2518Z TN12/2511Z BECMG 2503/2506 5000 -RADZ BR OVC015 FEW040TCU PROB40 TEMPO 2507/2511 VRB02KT 1000 BR BCFG OVC003 BECMG 2511/2514 18010KT 7000 -TS SHRA BKN010 FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Showers Rain

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°
8.3 kt 3.4 kt
22° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
6,808 ft 131 ft ASP
8.5 kt 3.1 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

3,898 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
2.2%

Area De Material Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 500 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 21.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 500 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
42.4%
NE
14%
E
8.3%
SE
4.7%
S
12.6%
SW
8.8%
W
5.3%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 6°C to 36°C
6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

January December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,898 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.