Airports / Texas / RFG
Rooke Field.
Refugio, Texas · 56 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
56
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#10 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rooke Field (KRFG / RFG) is a general aviation field serving Refugio, Texas. Field elevation is 56 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list RFG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP, 33 nm), Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (NGP, 36 nm), and Victoria Regional Airport (VCT, 40 nm). The field has a single 4,361-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from RFG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RFG to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KRFG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Refugio County Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 24 hours self-serve fuel; manned 0800-2000 daily
- Unicom 122.800
- Wi-Fi
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRFG
IATA
RFG
FAA / Local
RFG
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
28.2936° N · 97.3230° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 56 ft, RFG sits lower than 86% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,361 ft
- 14/324,361 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,361 ft
RFG's 4,361 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmCRPCorpus Christi International AirportCorpus Christi
- 36nmNGPNaval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax FieldCorpus Christi
- 40nmVCTVictoria Regional AirportVictoria
- 50nmALIAlice International AirportAlice
- 54nmNQIKingsville Naval Air StationKingsville
- 87nmSSFStinson Municipal AirportSan Antonio
Location
Open the full mapKRFG · Rooke Field · Refugio, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RFG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 135 nm | 43m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 274 nm | 1h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 716 nm | 2h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 784 nm | 2h 13m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 810 nm | 2h 17m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 815 nm | 2h 18m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 922 nm | 2h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RFG?
- Rooke Field's longest paved runway is 4,361 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RFG?
- Rooke Field has one runway; the longest measures 4,361 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Rooke Field?
- One FBO serves RFG: Refugio County Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to RFG?
- The closest alternate is Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP), about 33 nm away, followed by Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (NGP) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RFG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 2m (274 nm), Nashville about 2h 4m (716 nm), Denver about 2h 13m (784 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.