KNWL METAR Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field
Decoded observation
KNWL is currently VFR. Wind information is unavailable. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.
Suggested risk level: Low
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight showers and thunderstorms likely, low near 70F, 69% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Slight Chance Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 70 | E 11 kt | – | 69% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Tuesday | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81/72 | E 11 kt | – | 70% | |
| Wednesday | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82/72 | ESE 11 kt | – | 35% | |
| Thursday | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82/72 | ESE 13 kt | 17 kt | 35% | |
| Friday | Partly Sunny | 83/72 | SE 12 kt | 16 kt | 13% | |
| Saturday | Mostly Sunny | 84/73 | SE 10 kt | – | 3% | |
| Sunday | Sunny | 85/74 | SE 11 kt | – | 2% | |
| Monday | Sunny | 85 | SSE 14 kt | – | 1% |
Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Slight Chance Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
Source: National Weather Service (office CRP). Forecast issued 2329Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
Sun & logging windows
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Facility & services
Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field is in Corpus Christi, Texas. Field elevation 25 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
Communications
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
KNWL traffic patterns
Busiest day: Tue · Busiest month: Jul
Fleet composition unclear from available data.
Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly aircraft of unknown type.
This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.