Goliad Nolf Airport (KNGT), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Goliad NOLF (KNGT) is a private-use military airfield near Berclair, Texas, operated under the exclusive use of Training Wing 4 for student flight training. The field sits roughly 126 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and carries FAA TFMSC-reported cross-border traffic figures for 2025, with a modest annual operations count reflecting its focused training mission rather than general aviation or business traffic. Two long paved runways support the training syllabus, though the field offers no public services and operates only during published hours.
Runways
Goliad Nolf Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 8,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a bituminous surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Goliad Nolf Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), 51 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Goliad Nolf Airport recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and October. Business aviation traffic at KNGT is concentrated in isolated months, with single operations recorded only in March and October of 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 1 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Goliad Nolf Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Brush and trees extending 10 feet above ground level, located 0 to 200 feet from the runway, 74 feet left of centerline.
Brush and trees extending 10 feet above ground level, located 0 to 200 feet from the runway, 90 feet right and 100 feet left of centerline.
The first 1,000 feet at each runway end is concrete; the middle section is asphalt.
Available only during published hours of operation.
PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.
Caution: student training activity in progress, with high mid-air collision potential. Extreme vigilance is required.
Caution: all aircraft must check in with radio prior to arrival, on CTAF.
No services are available.
Operates 1400Z until sunset, Monday through Friday. Operations outside published hours are prohibited. The field is for the exclusive use of Training Wing 4.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Goliad Nolf Airport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Chase Field Industrial, 15.18 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KNGT
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Frequently asked questions
What is KNGT and who can use it?
KNGT, also known as Goliad NOLF, is a private-use military airfield near Berclair, Texas, operated under exclusive use by Training Wing 4. Public transient traffic is not accommodated, and operations outside published hours are prohibited. Annual traffic through the field is light, consistent with its role as a training facility rather than a general aviation destination.
What are the runways like at Goliad NOLF?
Goliad NOLF has two paved runways, 17/35 and 11/29, each roughly 8,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. Both are part-concrete and part-asphalt, with the first 1,000 feet at each runway end built in concrete and the middle section in asphalt. This length supports a range of military training operations despite the field's limited public role.
Are there obstructions to be aware of at KNGT?
Yes, KNGT reports close-in obstructions on approach, with brush and trees extending 10 feet above ground level within 200 feet of the runway on both the left and right sides. Pilots should also note that the PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. These factors call for careful visual reference during approach and departure at Goliad NOLF.
Is fuel or ground service available at Goliad NOLF?
No services are available at Goliad NOLF, according to the field's own operational remarks. There is no fuel, and no customs presence onsite; the nearest customs airport is KCRP, located roughly 51 nautical miles away. Operators should plan accordingly, as this airfield serves a dedicated training function rather than general aviation support.