KRFI

VFR

RUSK COUNTY

HENDERSON · TEXAS

Elev
441.9'
Longest RWY
4,005'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRFI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,441.9'
MSL · field 441.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KRFI

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KRFI 272355Z AUTO 18007KT 8SM CLR 28/24 A2982 RMK AO2 T02840236 10303 20281 55000 $
Wind
180° @ 7 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,232 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
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALEXA MCANALLY
Address
3500 COUNTY ROAD 416A, HENDERSON TX 75654

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 7 kt
RWY 17
167°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,442 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored167° / 347°4,005 ftASPHStandard L
12/30123° / 303°3,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)86', trees, 1770' from thr, 520' R of cntrln, slope 18
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)25', trees, 450' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 10
1240', trees, 540' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 8
30100', trees, 2000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 18

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
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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

Ramp & ground

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self serve.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Markings on runway 12 are faded.Show FAA
  • 30Markings on runway 30 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 12/30Runway 12/30 has extensive cracking.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRFI

Answer card
ICAO
KRFI
Name
RUSK COUNTY
Location
HENDERSON, TEXAS
Elevation
441.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,441.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,005 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Rusk County Airport sits in Henderson, Texas. Field elevation is 441.9 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 4,005 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

For pattern work, the published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current local guidance says otherwise. That puts the light-piston pattern at about 1,442 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The on-field FBO is Rusk County Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.

A few runway notes matter here. Runway 12 and runway 30 both have faded markings. Runway 12/30 also has extensive cracking. That makes a careful taxi and takeoff brief worth doing before you roll. For IFR planning, clearance delivery is handled through Fort Worth ARTCC. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly. This is a non-towered field with published approach and departure frequencies through Longview. Expect normal self-announce traffic on CTAF and plan your arrival with the runway condition in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRFI?
The facts do not publish a specific pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Does KRFI have a control tower?
No. KRFI is non-towered. Arrivals and departures use CTAF 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8 for self-announce traffic.
What is the longest runway at KRFI?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at KRFI. It is 4,005 ft of asphalt.
Is there an ILS at KRFI?
No ILS approaches are published at KRFI. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before IFR planning.
Which FBO is on the field at KRFI?
The on-field FBO listed in the facts is Rusk County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available.
Are there runway condition issues at KRFI?
Yes. Runway 12/30 has extensive cracking. Markings on runway 12 and runway 30 are faded. Plan for a careful taxi and runway identification check.
What frequencies should I expect to use at KRFI?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. For approach and departure services, the listed Longview frequencies are 124.275 and 257.975.
How do I get IFR clearance for KRFI?
The published remark says to contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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