Kleberg County Airport (KIKG), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kleberg County Airport, identified by the ICAO code KIKG, serves Kingsville, Texas with a single paved runway and a non-towered traffic environment. The field sits roughly 82 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area and supports a business aviation population that leans heavily toward winter operations. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available on site during posted attendance hours, though customs clearance requires a diversion to Corpus Christi International, the nearest designated port of entry.
Runways
Kleberg County Airport has one paved runway, 13/31, 6,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Kleberg County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kleberg County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), 31 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kleberg County Airport recorded 915 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KIKG is concentrated in the winter months, with January, February, November, and December each showing significantly higher operation counts than the summer low point in June.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 161 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Kleberg County Airport averages 29.4 days above 90°F in August and 2.4 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.7°F, and January the coldest, at 68.4°F.
Weather station is 9.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kleberg County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
From sunset to sunrise, the MIRL for runway 13/31 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate REILs for runways 13 and 31, use CTAF.
Trees 20 feet tall are located 0 to 199 feet from the threshold, 270 feet to the left.
Runway markings are faded.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kleberg County Airport has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Alice International (KALI), 11.41 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at KIKG?
Kleberg County Airport carries both 100LL and Jet A (A+) fuel on the field. The airport operates without a control tower, so pilots coordinate fuel and traffic advisories over CTAF. Attendance runs Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630 local, and weekends from 0800 to 1500. Flights arriving outside these windows should plan fuel needs accordingly, since no separate after-hours fueling arrangement is indicated in the airport data. Dispatchers should confirm current status directly with the field ahead of an off-hours arrival.
Does KIKG have customs clearance on site?
KIKG does not have customs available on site. The nearest customs facility is Corpus Christi International, KCRP, located approximately 31 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route their clearance through KCRP or another designated port rather than clearing directly at Kingsville. This distance should factor into routing and timing decisions for any international leg terminating in the area. Dispatchers planning inbound trips should confirm current customs procedures with KCRP directly.
What is the runway configuration at Kleberg County Airport?
Kleberg County Airport has a single paved runway, 13/31, measuring 6,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway, so wind conditions favoring a crosswind outside this alignment will affect operational flexibility. The field is non-towered, meaning traffic coordination relies on CTAF communication rather than tower instructions. Runway markings are noted as faded in current airport remarks, which is a factor for crews relying on visual runway identification. Pilots should also note close-in obstructions near the runway threshold reported in the airfield data.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KIKG?
Business aviation traffic at Kleberg County Airport, KIKG, is concentrated in the winter months. January and February each recorded over 140 operations according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, with November and December also showing elevated counts above 120. Activity drops sharply through the summer, with June recording only 11 operations. This pattern suggests dispatchers scheduling winter trips into KIKG should anticipate comparatively higher traffic volume and plan ramp or fuel needs with that seasonal concentration in mind.
How hot does it get at Kingsville during summer, and does KIKG see snow?
Kingsville, home to Kleberg County Airport (KIKG), experiences peak summer heat in August, with an average high near 96.7 degrees Fahrenheit and close to 29.4 days per month reaching above 90 degrees, based on climate normals. July and June follow closely behind in both average high temperature and days above 90. Winter months bring only occasional days below freezing, mainly in December and January, and snow accumulation of one inch or more is not recorded in any month of the climate data. Crews planning summer operations should factor in extended heat exposure for ground handling and aircraft performance.