Cabaniss Field Nolf (KNGW), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cabaniss Field NOLF (KNGW) is a Navy outlying landing field near Corpus Christi, Texas, restricted to military training use. The field sits close to Corpus Christi NAS and Corpus Christi International, reflecting its role within the regional naval flight training network.
Runways
Cabaniss Field Nolf has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 4,994 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cabaniss Field Nolf does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), 5 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cabaniss Field Nolf recorded 0 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic at KNGW is concentrated within a limited part of the year rather than spread evenly across months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 0 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Cabaniss Field Nolf averages 30.2 days above 90°F in August and 1.0 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.6°F, and January the coldest, at 67.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cabaniss Field Nolf has published operating constraints in three categories: access, emergency arresting systems and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Corpus Christi Approach.
Arresting gear is located 1,000 feet from the rollout end.
Restricted: Navy training only.
Lighting is available only during hours of operation.
Taxiways C, D, and E are unlighted and available for daytime use only.
Caution: if equipped, all aircraft shall use UHF ATC frequencies unless assigned a VHF frequency.
No parking apron is available.
Field hours are subject to change via NOTAM.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cabaniss Field Nolf has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), 5.38 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KNGW
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at KNGW.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
Is KNGW open to civilian traffic?
KNGW, Cabaniss Field NOLF near Corpus Christi, TX, is restricted to Navy training operations only. It is not a general civilian-use airport, and clearance delivery is handled through Corpus Christi Approach rather than an onsite tower frequency for outside traffic.
What runways are available at Cabaniss Field NOLF?
Cabaniss Field NOLF (KNGW) has two paved runways: 13/31 at 4,994 feet and 18/36 at 4,496 feet, both asphalt-based surfaces 150 feet wide. Taxiways C, D, and E are unlighted and limited to daytime use only.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KNGW?
The nearest customs-capable airport to Cabaniss Field NOLF (KNGW) is Corpus Christi International, about 5.38 nautical miles away. KNGW itself does not have onsite customs processing, so aircraft requiring clearance must route through that nearby facility.