Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
AR-0316
Rio Chico Airport · Rio Gallegos
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
68 ft / 21 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rio Chico Airport (AR-0316), located in Rio Gallegos, Argentina. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 68 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Rio Chico Airport
ICAO / IATA
AR-0316 / —
Municipality
Rio Gallegos
Country
Region
AR-Z — Santa Cruz Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
68 ft
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Runway 3 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,593 ft / 1,400 m
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 3
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 8 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 8
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026