Corpus Christi International (KCRP), Texas
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Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Corpus Christi International (KCRP) is a towered, tier 1 airport on the Texas Gulf Coast serving a steady mix of business and commercial traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 30,740 total annual operations in 2025, including 11,696 business aviation movements. The field offers two paved asphalt runways, onsite CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement, and around-the-clock attendance, positioning it as a capable stop for operators moving through the South Texas coastal corridor.
Runways
Corpus Christi International has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 7,510 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Corpus Christi International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Corpus Christi International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Corpus Christi International recorded 11,696 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KCRP is somewhat concentrated in spring months, with April posting the year's highest monthly total at 1,128 operations against a low of 885 in September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 1,128 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Corpus Christi International averages 29.0 days above 90°F in August, 1.3 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.0°F, and January the coldest, at 67.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Corpus Christi International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Coast Guard official business requires a minimum 24-hour prior permission request. Contact Corpus Christi Air on frequency 345.0 fifteen minutes prior to entering the Coast Guard ramp. No transient quarters or government transportation are available. If the destination is the Coast Guard facility, include CGAS Corpus Christi in the remarks section of the flight plan. Contact the sector command center for further coordination.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport year round.
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Cabaniss Field, located 5 miles southeast of the airport, may be mistaken for Corpus Christi Intl. VFR traffic may be operating in the Cabaniss Field traffic pattern.
Cuddihy Field, a closed airport located 4 miles south of the airport, may be mistaken for Corpus Christi Intl.
Aircraft at terminal gates should advise ground control prior to push.
Unmanned aircraft may be operating 3 miles west of the airport during daylight hours at or below 400 feet AGL.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Corpus Christi International has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is Cabaniss Field Nolf (KNGW), 5.38 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway length at KCRP?
Corpus Christi International's main runway, 13/31, measures 7,510 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A second runway, 18/36, is also paved asphalt at 6,080 feet by 150 feet wide. Both runways support the mix of business and commercial traffic recorded at the field. The longer runway aligns roughly northwest-southeast, giving crews an option depending on prevailing wind direction. KCRP is classified as an ops tier 1 airport, reflecting its status as a well-documented, high-traffic facility.
Does Corpus Christi International have customs available onsite?
Yes, Corpus Christi International has CBP inspection services available onsite along with a USDA compliance agreement in place. This means arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. The airport is towered and operates with an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, meaning staffing is not restricted by day or season. Fuel is also available onsite, including both 100LL and Jet A. These combined factors support KCRP's role as a capable point of entry for general aviation and business traffic.
Is fuel available at KCRP for both piston and turbine aircraft?
Corpus Christi International stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, covering piston and turbine aircraft operating at the field. The airport is attended around the clock under an ALL / ALL / ALL schedule, so fuel access is not limited to specific hours or seasons. KCRP handled 30,740 total annual operations in 2025, with 11,696 of those attributed to business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data. The volume of business aviation traffic suggests fuel demand from that segment is a meaningful and steady part of daily operations at the airport.
Are there other airfields near KCRP that pilots might confuse with it?
Yes, Corpus Christi International has two nearby airfields that source remarks specifically flag as potential sources of confusion. Cabaniss Field, located about 5 miles southeast of the airport, hosts VFR traffic that may operate in its own pattern, distinct from KCRP's. Cuddihy Field, a closed airport roughly 4 miles south, may also be mistaken for Corpus Christi International. Both are called out in airport remarks as identification hazards. Pilots planning arrivals or departures at KCRP should confirm they are tracking the correct field, particularly during VFR operations in the area.
What bird activity or wildlife hazards are noted at Corpus Christi International?
Corpus Christi International carries a standing remark noting birds on and in the vicinity of the airport year round. This is listed as a general operational remark rather than a seasonal warning, meaning the hazard is not limited to any particular time of year. Crews operating at KCRP should factor this into approach and departure planning regardless of season. The airport also notes unmanned aircraft activity operating up to 400 feet AGL about 3 miles west of the field during daylight hours, another factor relevant to situational awareness in the surrounding airspace.