Marfa Municipal (KMRF), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Marfa Municipal (KMRF) sits at 4,849 feet elevation in far West Texas, roughly 131 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field is non-towered and offers three runways, including a 6,203-foot paved strip that accommodates a range of business aircraft. Customs is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is KPRS, about 47.72 nautical miles away.
Runways
Marfa Municipal has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 6,203 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Marfa Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Marfa Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Presidio Lely International (KPRS), 48 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Marfa Municipal recorded 827 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KMRF builds through the fall, peaking in October at 95 operations, well above the July low of 42.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 95 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Marfa Municipal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
A lighted water tower, 105 feet AGL, stands 1,168 feet southwest of the runway 31 approach end.
Glider operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Taxiway A northwest of runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft weighing more than 18,000 pounds.
Runway 13/31 medium intensity runway lighting is preset to low intensity; activate on CTAF to increase intensity.
A 12-foot tree is located 24 feet from the runway, 230 feet right of centerline.
The parallel taxiway adjacent to runway 04/22 is closed except between taxiway A and runway 13/31.
The runway 9 threshold is marked with three white tires on each side of the runway centerline.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet-A fuel are available via self-serve, accessible 24 hours.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Marfa Municipal has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Alpine-Casparis Municipal, 17.32 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMRF
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KMRF?
The longest runway at Marfa Municipal is 13/31, a paved asphalt surface measuring 6,203 feet long and 75 feet wide. A second paved runway, 04/22, runs 5,309 feet long at the same 75-foot width. A third runway, 09/27, is a 2,825-foot dirt strip that is 60 feet wide. Together these three runways give KMRF flexibility for different aircraft categories and wind conditions. The 13/31 runway is the primary option for larger business aircraft given its length.
Is fuel available at Marfa Municipal around the clock?
Marfa Municipal offers both 100LL and Jet-A fuel through self-serve pumps available 24 hours a day, according to airport remarks. This makes KMRF usable for fueling outside the field's attended hours, which run daily from 0800 to 1600 local time. Pilots relying on self-serve access should confirm operational status of the pumps independently before planning a fuel stop. The presence of Jet-A alongside 100LL supports both piston and turbine operators transiting this part of West Texas.
Does KMRF have customs clearance onsite?
Marfa Municipal does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs airport is KPRS, located approximately 47.72 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs processing near this part of West Texas will need to route through KPRS or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at KMRF. Dispatchers planning international arrivals into this region should build the diversion to KPRS into routing and timing.
Are there any weight restrictions on taxiways at Marfa Municipal?
Yes. At Marfa Municipal, the taxiway A segment northwest of runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft weighing more than 18,000 pounds. Operators of heavier business aircraft should account for this restriction when planning ground movements on that portion of the field. The parallel taxiway adjacent to runway 04/22 is also closed except between taxiway A and runway 13/31, further limiting available taxi routes. Crews should review current airport diagrams alongside these remarks before taxiing heavier aircraft at KMRF.
What wildlife or glider activity should pilots expect at KMRF?
Marfa Municipal reports both glider operations and wildlife activity on and in the vicinity of the airport, according to published remarks. Pilots operating at KMRF should maintain vigilance for glider traffic sharing the airspace and runway environment. Wildlife presence on and around the field adds another factor to consider during approach, landing, and ground operations. These conditions are typical of the rural, open terrain surrounding this West Texas airport and warrant standard precautions rather than special procedures beyond heightened awareness.