Rusty Allen Airport (RYW) · Lake Travis North Shore
Rusty Allen Airport serves the north shore Lake Travis communities of Lago Vista and Point Venture. Every ad-hoc broker marks up your flight 15–30%. FlyRoving Gold Members access the same aircraft at wholesale operator rates, for a flat $399.99/month.
Why Lago Vista
Rusty Allen Airport is a small general aviation airport serving the north shore Lake Travis communities of Lago Vista and Point Venture. Its 3,700ft runway accommodates piston aircraft and select turboprops.
For Lago Vista residents, jet charter service routes through Austin-Bergstrom or Austin Executive. See the full Austin private jet guide for citywide options.
Airports
The airport you choose depends on where you're going, where you're coming from, and where you need to be when you land. FlyRoving matches the right airport to every trip.
| Code | Airport | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| RYW | Rusty Allen Airport | Lago Vista, Point Venture, north shore Lake Travis. 3,700ft runway — piston aircraft and select turboprops; jets require Austin. |
Popular Routes
One-way estimates below reflect FlyRoving's published rate ranges by aircraft category. Every ad-hoc broker quote includes a markup on top of these numbers; Gold Members pay the operator rate directly.
| Destination | Flight Time | One-Way From | Best Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 0.9 hr | $3,036 | Turboprop |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 0.9 hr | $3,175 | Turboprop |
| San Antonio | 0.7 hr | $2,450 | Turboprop |
Run your own dates and passenger count through the free cost calculator.
Aircraft
The category you need depends on route distance, group size, and travel requirements.
| Category | Hourly Rate | Passengers | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | $3,500–$4,500/hr | Up to 11 | Piaggio Avanti EVO, Daher TBM 900 |
| Light Jet | $5,500–$8,000/hr | Up to 9 | Cessna Citation M2, Cessna Citation 550 |
| Midsize Jet | $7,500–$10,000/hr | Up to 10 | Cessna Citation Excel, Gulfstream G100 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | $10,000–$12,500/hr | Up to 12 | Bombardier Challenger 350, Dassault Falcon 2000 |
| Heavy Jet | $13,000–$15,000/hr | Up to 19 | Bombardier Challenger 600, Bombardier Challenger 601 |
| Ultra-Long-Range Jet | $16,000–$20,000/hr | Up to 19 | Bombardier Global 5000, Bombardier Global 5500 |
| VIP Airliner | Request a Custom Quote | Up to 50 | Embraer Lineage 1000/1000E, Airbus ACJ318 |
It depends on where you're going and what aircraft you need. Regional trips start in the low thousands one-way on a turboprop or light jet; national routes run into five figures round trip on a midsize jet or larger. See the route pricing above, or run your exact trip through the free calculator. All ad-hoc broker quotes include a markup; FlyRoving Gold Members pay the wholesale operator rate.
Rusty Allen Airport (RYW) is the primary option — Lago Vista, Point Venture, north shore Lake Travis. 3,700ft runway — piston aircraft and select turboprops; jets require Austin.
Yes. FlyRoving's Gold Membership is $399.99/month with wholesale operator rates on every flight, no per-leg broker markup, priority scheduling, and a dedicated flight expert. It covers Lago Vista and FlyRoving's full network.
Traditional brokers add a markup — typically 15–30% — to every quote, and never itemize it. FlyRoving's Gold Membership is $399.99/month with wholesale operator rates and no per-leg markup. The coordination, FBO arrangements, and logistics are the same; the difference is the price.
In most cases, yes — same-day and next-day availability is common. Gold Members get priority scheduling and a guaranteed aircraft within 36 hours on peak days.
Empty legs come up regularly on well-traveled corridors, though availability depends on operator positioning and can't be guaranteed for a specific date. Gold Members get priority access to empty-leg opportunities as they come up.
No. The 3,700ft runway at Rusty Allen accommodates piston aircraft and select turboprops. Jet charters depart from Austin-Bergstrom or Austin Executive.
Join Gold Membership for wholesale rates on every Lago Vista route, or request a one-time quote and see the operator rate directly.
