Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field

KNGP / NGP

Corpus Christi, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:56Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.02
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNGP 160256Z 12011KT 10SM FEW030 SCT180 SCT250 28/21 A3002 RMK SLP163 T02780206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
SCT 18,000ft AGL
SCT 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,018ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
18,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,018ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,018ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.02 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.00 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
-82 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,482 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KNGP 1523/1623 10014G21KT 9999 FEW030 FEW120 SCT250 QNH2994INS BECMG 1606/1608 12007KT 9999 VCSH FEW020 SCT250 QNH2997INS TEMPO 1612/1618 06015G25KT 4800 SHRA BR BKN025 BKN090 BKN250 FM161900 08014G22KT 9999 VCSH SCT025 SCT250 QNH3001INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1604 TIL 1611 TX33/1619Z TN26/1612Z FN20042
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 120° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR 60° 15kt
Visibility: 4.8 km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NGP
04
22
13L ✈️
31R
13R ✈️
31L
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,997 ft 200 ft ASP 45°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 10.6kt
75° angle
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 13L
4,998 ft 200 ft ASP 135°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 13R
8,003 ft 200 ft PEM 135°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
17/35 5,003 ft 200 ft ASP 180°
↑ 5.5kt ↔ 9.5kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNGP
IATA Code: NGP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Corpus Christi
Country: US
Latitude: 27.692600°
Longitude: -97.291100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,997 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13L/31R
Length: 4,998 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 8,003 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,003 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (KNGP/NGP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Corpus Christi, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 18 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 4 runways (04/22, 13L/31R, 13R/31L, 17/35) with ASP and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.