KRBO Nueces County Airport

Before you fly into KRBO

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,079.7'

MSL · field 79.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 13

H/W +15 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KRBO

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KRBO 280115Z AUTO 14015KT 10SM BKN014 27/24 A2981 RMK AO2 T02710241 PWINO

Wind: 140° @ 15 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 27°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.81 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,675 ft
Ceiling: 1,400 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KRBO does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCRP (CORPUS CHRISTI INTL) · 10.0 NM away. Conditions at KRBO may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 01:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KCRP 280037Z 2801/2824 13012KT P6SM BKN040 FM280300 14012KT P6SM BKN008 FM281400 14017G25KT 5SM HZ SCT008 BKN015 FM282000 15020G27KT P6SM BKN050

BASEVFR

28 01:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 130° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM SW
VFR sectional: BROWNSVILLE
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: RBO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BENJAMIN GARCIA
Phone: 361-387-1700
Address: 3983 WINGS DR., ROBSTOWN TX 78380

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT: SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 15 kt

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RWY 13

129°M

Head/Tail

+15 kt

Crosswind

1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	129° / 309°	3,700 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 528' from thr, 312' R of cntrln, slope 21
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	20', trees, 1030' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 41

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

KRBO · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

KRBO · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

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: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.10

KRFG·Refugio County Airport·36.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.88

8T6·Live Oak County Airport·41.7 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Nueces County Airport 0.000(361) 387-1700Independentyesterday	$5.65	$5.05	—

Nueces County Airport
0.000(361) 387-1700
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100LL
$5.65
Jet A
$5.05

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.10atKRFGRefugio County Airport36.6 nmsave $0.55
Jet A$3.88at8T6Live Oak County Airport41.7 nmsave $1.17

Airport notes

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

General notes

There are 1049 feet MSL towers 3 nautical miles east of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Corpus Christi Approach at 361-299-4230.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity activate frequency 122.8.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LL100 low lead and Jet A fuel are available 24 hours self-serve only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRBO

Answer card

ICAO: KRBO
Name: NUECES COUNTY
Location: ROBSTOWN, TEXAS
Elevation: 79.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,079.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 3
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 140° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 13

Nueces County Airport (KRBO) sits in Robstown, Texas. Field elevation is 79.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,700 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. Clearance delivery is handled through Corpus Christi Approach at 361-299-4230.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport uses CTAF 122.9. Medium intensity runway lights on 13/31 are preset to low intensity. They can be increased by keying 122.8.

Nueces County Airport is a straightforward local field, but there are 1,049 ft MSL towers about 3 NM east of the airport. That matters on departure and in the pattern. The on-field FBO is Nueces County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours self-serve only. If you are planning a first stop here, verify current procedures with the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is available at KRBO and how long is it?

KRBO has one runway, 13/31. It is 3,700 ft long and asphalt.

Does Nueces County Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KRBO. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Is KRBO towered?

No. KRBO does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and coordinate with Corpus Christi Approach for clearance delivery at 361-299-4230.

What is the pattern altitude at KRBO?

The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which FBO is on the field at KRBO?

Nueces County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is 24-hour self-serve only.

How do you activate the runway lights at KRBO?

Runway 13/31 lights are medium intensity and preset to low intensity. Key 122.8 to increase the intensity.

Are there any terrain or obstacle concerns near KRBO?

The facts note 1,049 ft MSL towers about 3 NM east of the airport. Keep that in mind on departure and when setting up the pattern.

What frequency do I use for KRBO CTAF and approach?

CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure are listed on 120.9 and 348.725 for Corpus Christi.

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