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Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field

ICAO KNWLLocal NWL🇺🇸 Corpus Christi
Coordinates
27.6350°N, 97.3122°W
Elevation
25 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:53

About 13h 43m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field

Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field is a small airport in Corpus Christi, United States (ICAO KNWL). It sits at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (NGP), about 3.6 nm to the nne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

KNWL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 35▸ displaced5,000 ft / 1,524 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 31▸ displaced4,365 ft / 1,330 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRNAVY WALDRON TWR133.850 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CORPUS CHRISTI NAS/TRUAX FIELD CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
CORPUS CHRISTI, WALDRON NALF CLASS DClass DControlledGND2000 ft MSL
CORPUS CHRISTI NAS/TRUAX FIELD CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL
A632B 0700-2400 MON-SUNSpecial useDangerGND17999 ft MSL
A632B 0700-2400 MON-SUNSpecial useDanger2500 ft MSL17999 ft MSL
A632B 0700-2400 MON-SUNSpecial useDanger2000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle499 ft52 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle387 ft85 ft
Obstacle374 ft56 ft
Obstacle367 ft26 ft
Obstacle351 ft72 ft
Frost Bank Plaza335 ft102 ft
KBNJ-FM (Corpus Christi)328 ft177 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field?

The ICAO code for Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field is KNWL.

Where is Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field located?

Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field is small airport located in Corpus Christi, United States, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field have?

Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field has 2 runways, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field in?

Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field?

The nearest airport to Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field is Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (NGP), about 3.6 nm to the nne, followed by Cabaniss Field Naval Outlying Landing Field and Dean Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.