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KNWL

Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field

Corpus Christi, TexasElevation 25 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,000 ft

13/31
Dimensions
4,365 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 13
Displaced threshold63 ft
RWY 31
Displaced threshold129 ft
18/36
Dimensions
4,821 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 18
Displaced threshold263 ft
RWY 36
Displaced threshold179 ft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

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.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCOMMANDER OFFICER, NAS
Manager phone361-961-2332
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 1330Z++–SS
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNWL
SectionalBROWNSVILLE
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27.6350, -97.3122
Distance from city6 NM SSE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

133.85
NAVY WALDRON TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RSTD: NO FAC.
›CAUTION: IF EQUIPPED ALL ACFT SHALL UTILIZE UHF ATC FREQUENCIES UNLESS ASSIGNED VHF.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›NO PARKING APN AVBL.
›FLD HRS SUBJ CHG VIA NOTAM.
›RSTD: AVBL FOR NAVY TRNG ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗KNWL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNWL have a METAR?
Yes. KNWL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNWL have a TAF?
When KNWL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KNWL?
KNWL sits at 25 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNWL?
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