Sinton Airport (T69), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sinton Airport (T69) is a public-use, non-towered field in Sinton, Texas, serving light business aviation traffic at low volumes year-round. The airport has no onsite customs; the nearest customs-capable airport is Corpus Christi (KCRP), about 16 nautical miles away, and clearance for international arrivals is coordinated through Corpus Christi Approach. Fuel is available on-site, and the field is attended on weekdays during standard business hours.
Runways
Sinton Airport has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 4,323 ft long and 55 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Sinton Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7:30am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Sinton Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), 16 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sinton Airport recorded 83 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at T69 is uneven through the year, with February and October seeing the highest monthly counts against noticeably quieter stretches in the spring and late summer.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 12 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Sinton Airport averages 29.0 days above 90°F in August, 2.8 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.6°F, and January the coldest, at 66.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sinton Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For customs clearance, contact Corpus Christi Approach.
Pilot-activated REIL lighting is available on runways 14 and 32; MIRL on runway 14/32 is controlled via CTAF.
Runway 03/21 is closed indefinitely.
A 5-foot fence stands at 0 feet from the runway, 220 feet to the left.
A 3-foot fence and a 15-foot road sit at 0 feet from the runway, 110 feet to the left.
The approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 17:1, clearing a 17-foot road.
The approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 19:1, clearing a 15-foot road.
A 25-foot-deep creek bed crosses the centerline 25 feet from the threshold.
The runway is not maintained and has not been inspected; its exact location cannot be determined.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sinton Airport has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), 16.13 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does T69 have onsite customs clearance?
Sinton Airport (T69) does not have onsite customs. The nearest customs-capable facility is Corpus Christi International (KCRP), located about 16 nautical miles away. Inbound international flights coordinate clearance through Corpus Christi Approach rather than at the field itself. Dispatchers should plan customs arrangements through KCRP when routing into T69.
What runways are usable at Sinton Airport?
Sinton Airport (T69) has one usable runway, 14/32, a 4,323-foot asphalt strip 55 feet wide. The second runway, 03/21, is closed indefinitely and is unmaintained and uninspected, with its exact location not able to be determined. Only 14/32 should be considered for planning purposes at this field.
Are there approach obstacles to consider at T69?
Yes, Sinton Airport (T69) has several close-in obstructions affecting approach planning. Fencing and a road sit close to the runway on one side, and a creek bed crosses the centerline near the threshold. Approach ratios to the displaced thresholds are documented at 17:1 and 19:1 due to road obstacles, figures dispatchers should factor into approach and climb planning.
How much business aviation traffic does T69 see annually?
Sinton Airport (T69) recorded 83 business aviation operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 156 total annual operations. Monthly volumes are low and uneven, ranging from single digits in quieter months to a high of 12 in February. This makes T69 a low-density general aviation field rather than a regular business traffic hub.