COMTRAWINGFOURINST 3710.14 (Feb 2025) — TraWing-4 / KNGP
Course Rules — Corpus Christi
NAS Corpus Christi (KNGP) VFR course rules for T-6B operations under VT-27 and VT-28. Corpus-specific — does not apply to TraWing-5 at Whiting.
NAS Corpus Christi (KNGP / Truax Field)
ICAO / IATAKNGP / NGP
Elevation19' MSL
ClassD · SFC–2,500' · 4.3 NM
Hours0700–2300 M-Th · 0700–1900 F
Closed0600–0700 M-F
BeaconGreen + dual white · 5 NM NNE · WX < 1000/3
RunwaysParallels 13L/R and 31L/R · crossing 4/22 and 18/36. RWY 13R has 1,700' approach lighting (first 700' sequenced).
Caution: runway-edge lights ~24" tall — prop hazard in run-up areas. Temporary oil rigs may not be on FLIP charts; check NOTAMs.
Frequencies / Channels
UHF unless noted| Channel | Service |
|---|---|
| CH 3 | Navy Corpus Ground (118.7 / 257.85) |
| CH 4 | Navy Corpus Tower |
| CH 6 | Corpus Approach (alternate sector) |
| CH 8 | Corpus Departure / Approach (primary) |
| CH 12 | Corpus Departure (RUSTY sector) |
| CH 14 | Goliad ASOS |
| CH 15 | Goliad RDO (VHF/UHF) |
| CH 17 | Corpus Approach (MUSTANG sector) |
| CH 18 | Central MUSTANG common |
| CH 19 | SEAGULL (Navy Corpus Radar) |
| CH 20 | KINGS 4 MOA common (266.575) · IP Common VHF for MUSTANG |
| CH 21 | Aransas County (KRKP) CTAF (UHF & VHF 119.275 ASOS) |
| CH 22 | FOXTROT common 337.8 (UHF) · Houston Center 128.15 / 135.05 (VHF) |
| CH 27 | Cabaniss Tower |
| CH 30 | Waldron Tower |
| VHF 134.85 | Closed-tower CTAF + pilot-controlled lighting |
Tower Services
- Navy Corpus Clearance — clearance delivery + coded routes from Approach.
- Navy Corpus Ground — movement-area control.
- Navy Corpus Tower — active runways + Class D airspace.
- SEAGULL (Navy Corpus Radar) — VFR-only advisories · not positive radar control.
Controlled Ejection Area (CEA)
2 NM radius around CRP VORTAC 170°/20 DME — midway between Waldron Shrimp Ponds and Chapman Ranch. Complete checklists en-route, turn heading 210 for ejection.
Gear-Up Landing Prevention
- Pilot reports "gear down and locked" NLT 1 NM straight-in or 180 on downwind.
- Tower issues "check wheels down" if not heard.
- Wheels watch notified when "holding gear for training."
- GCA controllers issue "wheels should be down" before final descent.
Study aid only. Not authoritative. Verify every number, limit, and boldface step against current T-6B NATOPS and squadron SOP before flight or evaluation.