Chase Field Industrial (TX2), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Chase Field Industrial (NIR / TX2) is a public-use airport in Beeville, Texas, built around a single long asphalt runway on the site of a former military airfield, as reflected by the closed parallel runway noted in the airfield remarks. The field is unattended, with self-serve Jet A available around the clock, and it operates without a control tower. Business aviation activity, as tracked by FAA TFMSC data, makes up the large majority of the airport's recorded annual operations. Customs clearance is not available on site; the nearest customs facility is at KCRP, roughly 36 nautical miles away.
Runways
Chase Field Industrial has one paved runway, 13/31, 8,000 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Chase Field Industrial has Jet A available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Chase Field Industrial does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Chase Field Industrial recorded 75 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at Chase Field Industrial (NIR) is concentrated in a few months, with September, February, and May recording the highest operations counts for 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 12 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Chase Field Industrial averages 28.5 days above 90°F in August and 3.3 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.7°F, and January the coldest, at 65.5°F.
Weather station is 6.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Chase Field Industrial has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
MIRL for runway 13/31 is preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity and activate the lights, use CTAF.
5-foot brush is present, 0 to 100 feet from the runway, 130 to 250 feet to the right.
Runway markings are faded and covered by rubber deposits in some areas.
Some areas of the runway have loose stones.
The previous parallel runway 13R/31L is closed.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Jet A fuel is available 24 hours a day on a self-serve basis.
The airport is fenced with locked gates. For access, call the airport manager.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Chase Field Industrial has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Beeville Municipal (KBEA), 6.87 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at TX2
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$1,200.00 catering order at TX2.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at Chase Field Industrial (NIR)?
Chase Field Industrial (NIR) offers Jet A fuel on a self-serve basis, available 24 hours a day. There is no attendant on site, since the airport operates under an unattended schedule. Pilots handling their own fueling should plan accordingly given the absence of on-field personnel.
Can I clear customs at TX2?
Chase Field Industrial (TX2) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is KCRP, located approximately 36 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that airport instead of Chase Field Industrial.
How long is the runway at NIR?
Chase Field Industrial (NIR) has a single runway, 13/31, measuring 8,000 feet long and 200 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a wide range of business aircraft. The airport's previous parallel runway, 13R/31L, is now closed.
What is the runway surface condition at Chase Field Industrial?
Runway markings at Chase Field Industrial (NIR) are faded and, in some areas, covered by rubber deposits. Loose stones are also present in some sections of the runway. Pilots should account for reduced marking visibility and surface debris when operating at this Beeville, Texas airport.