Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (KNGP)
Medium airport · Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNGP |
| IATA | NGP |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°41'33" W 97°17'28" 27.69260, -97.29110 |
| Location | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 220 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,003 ft (1525 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field at a glance
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field is a medium airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as NGP. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNGP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNGP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi International Airport | KCRP | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Kingsville Naval Air Station | KNQI | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Alice International Airport | KALI | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Victoria Regional Airport | KVCT | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Valley International Airport | KHRL | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field
What is the ICAO code of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field?
The ICAO identifier of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field is KNGP, and its IATA code is NGP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field above sea level?
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field located?
The airport lies at 27.6926, -97.2911 — in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corpus Christi International Airport, about 22 km away.
Does KNGP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNGP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field?
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field has 4 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a PEM surface.