Kingsville Naval Air Station (KNQI)
Medium airport · Kingsville, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Kingsville Naval Air Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNQI |
| IATA | NQI |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°30'26" W 97°48'35" 27.50720, -97.80970 |
| Location | Kingsville, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 198 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 198 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 197 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 198 ft | PEM | Yes |
Kingsville Naval Air Station at a glance
Kingsville Naval Air Station is a medium airport in Kingsville, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as NQI. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNQI 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 — 13L/31R — offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13L points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNQI 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 Kingsville Naval Air Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alice International Airport | KALI | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Corpus Christi International Airport | KCRP | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field | KNGP | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Valley International Airport | KHRL | 143 km (77 NM) |
| McAllen Miller International Airport | KMFE | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kingsville Naval Air Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Kingsville Naval Air Station 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 Kingsville Naval Air Station
What is the ICAO code of Kingsville Naval Air Station?
The ICAO identifier of Kingsville Naval Air Station is KNQI, and its IATA code is NQI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kingsville Naval Air Station above sea level?
Kingsville Naval Air Station sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kingsville Naval Air Station located?
The airport lies at 27.5072, -97.8097 — in Kingsville, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alice International Airport, about 34 km away.
Does KNQI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNQI 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 Kingsville Naval Air Station?
Kingsville Naval Air Station has 4 runways. The longest, 13L/31R, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a PEM surface.