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Small airport

Rio Chico Highway Strip

ICAO AR-0509
Coordinates
53.6420°S, 67.9486°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
AR-V
Time zone
Ushuaia(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:44
Sunrise
08:20
Sunset
18:48
Civil dusk
19:23

About 10h 28m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Rio Chico Highway Strip

Rio Chico Highway Strip is a small airport in Argentina. It sits at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m). It observes America/Argentina/Ushuaia local time. The nearest airport is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA), about 10.8 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA RIO GRANDEClass CTMA2000 ft GNDFL135
RIO GRANDE CTRClass CCTRGNDFL035
FIR COMODOROSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Argentina airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
REDET5.1 nm225°On request
VUNUK8.5 nm170°On request
EKIPI9.2 nm202°On request
ESPAT12.2 nm224°On request
KOVSI14 nm193°On request
ARVAG14.9 nm122°On request
GEDAB16.6 nm281°On request
ILMEN19 nm099°On request
ESBON19.2 nm114°On request
LOKEN21.9 nm310°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rio Chico Highway Strip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rio Chico Highway Strip located?

Rio Chico Highway Strip is small airport located in Argentina, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

What time zone is Rio Chico Highway Strip in?

Rio Chico Highway Strip is in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rio Chico Highway Strip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Chico Highway Strip is approximately 10.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rio Chico Highway Strip?

The nearest airport to Rio Chico Highway Strip is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA), about 10.8 nm to the se, followed by Estancia Sara Airport and Los Robles Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rio Chico Highway Strip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.