Airport
Las Higueras Airport (RCU)
Las Higueras Airport is the main gateway to Río Cuarto and the southern Córdoba region. Compare transfer options to central Río Cuarto and nearby towns across the province, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Las Higueras Airport
Las Higueras Airport is the main airport serving Río Cuarto, a city in the south of Córdoba Province, Argentina. Opened in 1945, it began with airmail services and has since developed into the city's civil aviation gateway, while sharing the site with the Área de Material military base.
The airport is located in the town of Las Higueras, about 8 kilometres northeast of central Río Cuarto. Its compact single passenger terminal handles domestic arrivals and departures, and scheduled services have connected the city with Buenos Aires and other points in Argentina.
Road access to the airport is direct, and travellers can continue to Río Cuarto by remis, taxi or private vehicle in around 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The terminal is operated within Argentina's national airport network, which supports the day-to-day handling of passengers and aircraft.
With basic passenger facilities including a café, Wi-Fi, a tourism office and parking, the airport offers a practical, easy-to-navigate entry point for visitors travelling to Río Cuarto and the surrounding southern Córdoba region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Las Higueras Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles domestic arrivals and departures within one main building. The site is shared with the Área de Material military facilities, while civil passenger services are concentrated in the compact terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Las Higueras Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Las Higueras Airport to hotels, business locations and other destinations across Río Cuarto and the surrounding Córdoba region.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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