RCUUpdated October 8, 2026

Rí­o Cuarto airport

Rí­o Cuarto · Argentina

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Rí­o Cuarto airport (RCU)
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RCU · Overview
Weather now
17 °C
Passengers 2025
12 thousand
From the city
8 km

About the airport

Rí­o Cuarto airport (RCU)
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Río Cuarto Área de Material Airport (IATA code: RCU), opened on February 15, 1954, serves the city of the same name and the southern part of Córdoba province. It shares its premises with the Argentine Air Force military facility and handles domestic flights connecting to Buenos Aires.

Official Website: aeropuertosargentina.com/en/RCU

Telephone: 0800-666-7979 / +54 11 3987 4150

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Terminals

The airport features a single passenger terminal located on the ground level. The facility does not operate 24 hours a day: regular hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, adjusted according to scheduled commercial flights, and it remains closed overnight.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 12,000 passengers.

Information Points

In the central hall of the terminal, you will find the customer service and tourist information desk operating during flight schedules.

Location

The airport is located in the town of Las Higueras, approximately 8 km (5 miles) northeast of downtown Río Cuarto.

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Getting to and from RCU

The airport is located about 8 km northeast of downtown Río Cuarto, a journey that takes between 15 and 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Taxis and remises

Taxi ranks regulated by the Municipality of Las Higueras are located in the southern area immediately outside the terminal building (tel. +54 358 494 0006 / +54 358 497 0485).

In the public arrivals area, you will also find remises (private chauffeured cars) provided by Remises Like (tel. +54 358 438 1963).

Public transportation

There are no regular public bus routes serving the airport grounds; trips must be made by taxi, remís, or private car.

Car rental

Rental Agencies

The terminal does not house permanent car rental desks on-site. However, local car hire providers based in Río Cuarto and operators booked through reservation platforms arrange vehicle pick-up and drop-off at the airport (Meet & Greet) upon advance booking.

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Services and VIP lounges

The terminal provides basic amenities tailored to scheduled flight operations.

Finances and Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: complimentary wireless internet access available in public terminal areas.
  • ATMs and currency exchange: the terminal does not have ATMs, bank branches, or currency exchange kiosks. Carrying cash beforehand is recommended.

Food and Drinks

A cafeteria and snack bar is located in the main terminal hall, open during scheduled flight arrivals and departures.

Shopping and Duty-Free

As this is exclusively a domestic airport, there are no duty-free shops or permanent retail stores available.

Baggage Services

Luggage storage facilities and protective wrapping services are not available. For delayed, lost, or damaged luggage, inquiries must be handled directly at the Aerolíneas Argentinas desk in the arrivals area.

Other Services

Public restrooms and on-duty emergency medical services during flight operations.

Parking

Parking Areas

The airport features an open-air parking lot located directly in front of the terminal building, with capacity for approximately 65 vehicles.

Important Considerations

  • Rates: parking spaces are free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Accessibility: marked spaces are reserved exclusively for vehicles transporting passengers with reduced mobility.

Special assistance

Accessibility and Infrastructure

The terminal is built entirely on the ground level without steep inclines, facilitating movement for passengers with reduced mobility. It includes pedestrian and vehicle access ramps, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and designated parking spots.

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers requiring wheelchair support or special assistance during boarding and deplaning should notify Aerolíneas Argentinas at least 48 hours prior to their flight or submit a special assistance request via the concessionaire's website, Aeropuertos Argentina.

Hotels and overnight stay

On-site Accommodation

There are no hotels or sleeping pods within the airport grounds.

Hotels with Shuttle Services

Downtown establishments such as Grand Hotel Río Cuarto (grandhotelriocuarto.com.ar) can arrange taxi or chauffeured transfers to and from the airport upon prior request.

Nearby Hotels

Several lodging alternatives are available nearby and along the access road to Río Cuarto:

  • Hotel La Posada del Viajero (4.4 km / 2.7 miles)
  • Apart Hotel IMEB (4.9 km / 3 miles)
  • Hotel de Campo Posada La Esperanza (6.6 km / 4.1 miles)
  • Estancia Urbana Hotel Boutique (7.1 km / 4.4 miles)
  • La Urumpta Hotel by AKEN Mind (8.2 km / 5.1 miles)

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