Flying in Corpus Christi, TX
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Corpus Christi — the nearest is Corpus Christi International Airport (KCRP), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 46m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 14m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Corpus Christi
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Corpus Christi International Airport
Cabaniss Field Naval Outlying Landing Field
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field
Waldron Field Naval Outlying Landing Field
Ingleside Regional Airport
Nueces County Airport
Mustang Beach Airport
Aransas County Airport
Kingsville Naval Air Station
Rooke Field
Alice International Airport
Orange Grove Naval Auxiliary Landing Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 05:07–18:53 | 13h 46m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:53–17:07 | 10h 14m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25.3°C / 78°F | 20°C / 68°F | 30 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 31.3°C / 88°F | 26.4°C / 80°F | 26 km/h | 34% |
| Autumn | 26.6°C / 80°F | 20.8°C / 69°F | 23 km/h | 36% |
| Winter | 19.5°C / 67°F | 12.5°C / 55°F | 26 km/h | 25% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Corpus Christi, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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