Waldron Field NOLF Private

NWL · KNWL · Corpus Christi, TX · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
27 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,821 ft 18/36
Runways
2
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:54 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:52 AM11:52Z
Sunrise07:16 AM12:16Z
Sunset07:31 PM00:31Z
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07:54 PM00:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:54 PM → 06:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:31 PM → 06:16 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 041°downwind 311°base 221°final 131°45° entry13183136

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
131° mag · 135° true
Dimensions
4,365 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
63 ft
More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
22 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
23 ft

Condition: Good.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

“Navy Waldron”
Tower — primary
133.85
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
236.825LCL/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NGP 114.00 · CRP 115.50 · NQI 117.80 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NGP · Truax TACAN 114.00 · 87X r194° / 3.2 NM
CRP · Corpus Christi VORTAC 115.50 · 102X High r147° / 17.6 NM
NQI · Kingsville TACAN 117.80 · 125X r069° / 27.5 NM
ALI · Alice VOR 114.50 Low r093° / 38.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KNWL / NWL
Coordinates
27.6358, -97.3135
Elevation
27 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
BROWNSVILLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
1330Z++-SS MON-FRI
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 1330Z++-SS MON-FRI EXC HOL; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MON-FRI 1330Z++-SS
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2005/03
Distance from city
6 SSE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
U.S. NAVY
11001 D STREET SUITE 143, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
361-961-2332
Manager
COMMANDER OFFICER, NAS
11001 D STREET SUITE 143, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
361-961-2332
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • RSTD: AVBL FOR NAVY TRNG ONLY.
  • RSTD: NO FAC.
  • CAUTION: IF EQUIPPED ALL ACFT SHALL UTILIZE UHF ATC FREQUENCIES UNLESS ASSIGNED VHF.
  • NO PARKING APN AVBL.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • FLD HRS SUBJ CHG VIA NOTAM.
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About KNWL

Waldron Field NOLF (NWL · KNWL) is an airport in Corpus Christi, TX, at 27 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,821 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNWL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KNWL have a control tower?

Yes. Waldron Field NOLF has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KNWL?

Waldron Field NOLF has 2 runways; the longest is 4,821 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KNWL?

Waldron Field NOLF is in Corpus Christi, TX, at an elevation of 27 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.6358, -97.3135.

More about KNWL

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