KRFG

VFR

ROOKE FLD

REFUGIO · TEXAS

Elev
54'
Longest RWY
4,361'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:21Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRFG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
854'
MSL · field 54' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KRFG

KRFG does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRKP (ARANSAS COUNTY) · 19.5 NM away. Conditions at KRFG may differ.

METAR · KRKP

Observed 22:21Z

KRKP 272221Z AUTO 14012KT 6SM HZ SCT013 29/24 A2979 RMK AO2 T02890244
Wind
140° @ 12 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,908 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM W
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 854 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH GONZALES
Address
808 COMMERCE ST.WOODSBORO TX 78393

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 12 kt
RWY 14
144°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 144° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 854 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored144° / 324°4,361 ftASPH32 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
KRFG · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
GLD

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Glider activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 14/32 are preset low from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity, use CTAF. Runway 14 PAPI operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self service for 100LL.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32Runway line of sight is limited between runway ends.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14Runway markings are faded on runway 14.Show FAA
  • 32Runway markings are faded on runway 32.Show FAA
  • 32Approach slope is 36 to 1 from displaced threshold over 15 foot road 541 feet distance; 22 to 1 over 40 foot tower, 882 feet distance, 125 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Predates ACT.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KRFG

Answer card
ICAO
KRFG
Name
ROOKE FLD
Location
REFUGIO, TEXAS
Elevation
54 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
854 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 4,361 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Rooke Fld sits in Refugio, Texas. Field elevation is 54 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 4,361 ft of asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 854 ft MSL.

Refugio County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours self service for 100LL. Published remarks also note faded runway markings on both ends. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity lights preset low from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Runway 14 PAPI operates continuously.

A first-time pilot should plan for wildlife and glider activity in the area. Runway line of sight is limited between the ends. Runway 32 has a published obstacle note on approach, so verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival and brief the approach carefully. For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622. This is an uncontrolled field, so standard self-announce discipline matters on the CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRFG?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 854 ft MSL. Use the published value, not a field-elevation calculation.
Does KRFG have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KRFG. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at KRFG?
KRFG has one runway. Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 4,361 ft.
Is KRFG a towered airport?
No. KRFG has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KRFG?
Refugio County Airport is listed on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours self service for 100LL.
What runway lighting is available at KRFG?
Runway 14/32 has medium intensity lights preset low from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Runway 14 PAPI operates continuously.
Are there any runway or approach cautions at KRFG?
Yes. Published remarks say runway markings are faded on both ends. There is also a published obstacle note for runway 32. Check the current Chart Supplement and brief the approach before landing.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KRFG?
The published remark says to contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622 for clearance delivery.

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