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    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "Rio Cuarto"
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  "connection_tips": "Las Higueras Airport (RCU), serving the city of R\u00edo Cuarto in the C\u00f3rdoba Province of Argentina, is a uniquely dual-purpose facility that acts as both a commercial gateway and a significant military airbase. Arriving at least 90 minutes before your domestic flight (often operated by Aerolineas Argentinas) is recommended. The climate in southern C\u00f3rdoba is temperate, with warm summers and cool, dry winters; however, the region is known for its strong winds across the plains, which are a critical operational factor for pilots. Always verify your flight status and security requirements, as the military presence at the field means that access is strictly monitored.\n\nLocated about 7 kilometers northeast of the city center, it is the primary home of the R\u00edo Cuarto Material Area of the Argentine Air Force, specializing in aircraft maintenance and logistics. Ground transportation to the center of R\u00edo Cuarto, which is the province's second-largest city and a major educational and agricultural hub, is easily handled by local taxis or pre-arranged private cars, reachable in under 15 minutes. For those needing international connections, most travelers use the Ingeniero Aeron\u00e1utico Ambrosio L.\n\nFor civilian travelers, the terminal is functional and relatively efficient, providing essential amenities such as a small snack bar, basic waiting areas, and administrative support; however, it lacks the extensive retail and dining options of the larger C\u00f3rdoba city hub. The airport's proximity to the National University of R\u00edo Cuarto makes it a frequent transit point for academics and technical consultants. V. Taravella International Airport (COR) in C\u00f3rdoba city or head to Buenos Aires.",
  "country": "Argentina",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Peak times may see longer lines; plan accordingly.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
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  "iataCode": "RCU",
  "icao": "SAOC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -33.085098,
  "layover_planner_info": "Airport offers basic services for travelers.",
  "longitude": -64.261299,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline or the airport information desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Area De Material Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "RLO",
      "name": "Valle Del Conlara International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Las Higueras Airport operates as a strategically important dual-use facility serving Rio Cuarto in C\u00f3rdoba Province, positioned 7 kilometers northeast of the city near Las Higueras suburb in Argentina's prime agricultural heartland. The airport houses the \u00c1rea Material R\u00edo Cuarto (ARMACUAR), the Argentine Air Force's major maintenance facility specializing in D-level inspections and overhaul operations for combat and training aircraft, alongside the Centro de Investigaci\u00f3n de Tecnolog\u00edas Aeron\u00e1uticas (CITA) conducting advanced aeronautical research.\n\nAt 1,380 feet elevation, the airport operates two runways (05/23 and 18/36) with extensive blast pads of 250 meters on Runway 05 and 125 meters on Runway 23, equipped with Rio Cuarto VOR (TRC) and non-directional beacon (R) navigation aids to support both military and civilian operations. Military terminal facilities accommodate the specialized maintenance and research activities essential for Argentina's air defense capabilities, while civilian operations serve the region's agricultural economy including soybean production, cattle farming, and university research activities.\n\nRio Cuarto's strategic location in C\u00f3rdoba Province places the airport at the center of Argentina's agricultural powerhouse, supporting the Universidad Nacional de R\u00edo Cuarto's research programs and the region's contribution to Argentina's dominant soybean industry, which produces nearly 20% of the world's soybeans. The facility serves an economy where agriculture contributes 10% to national GDP and 60% to exports, with C\u00f3rdoba's 87,865 square kilometers of agricultural area representing one of Argentina's most productive farming regions.\n\nTerminal operations coordinate military aviation maintenance schedules with civilian flights supporting the regional agricultural economy, including connections for agricultural professionals, university researchers, and government officials managing Argentina's agricultural research and production networks. The airport's dual military-civilian role reflects Rio Cuarto's importance as both an air defense maintenance center and a gateway to one of South America's most productive agricultural regions where traditional cattle farming has evolved alongside modern intensive soybean cultivation.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Higueras_Airport"
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