LOW - 0.10% lower than the U.S. National Average (2023)
Colors are raised at 0800 and lowered at sunset. Anyone driving during this time will be ticketed. Driving while on a cell phone (even hands-free/Bluetooth) will also get you a ticket. Motorcyclists need to check with security as per the latest regulations. Currently, you must complete a motorcycle training class to drive on base - no temporary permits.
The speed limit is 35 mph unless posted
The base emergency dispatch number is 911, 361-516-6911.Dialing from a cell phone to 911 will connect you with the Kleberg County 911 dispatch. You must then explain you're aboard NASK and to please connect you with the Regional dispatch in Jacksonville, FL
Colors are raised at 8:00 am and lowered at sunset. Drivers are strongly urged to pull over and remain stopped during the playing of the National Anthem.
As of 01 May, 2014 driving while using handheld cell phones is forbidden in the city limit of Kingsville. You must PARK to phone or text. Up to $500 fine.
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial (719) 567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
The Naval Air Station's primary mission is to train tactical jet pilots for the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
NAS Kingsville began its history in 1942 as Naval Auxiliary Air Station Kingsville (NAAS) functioning as an auxiliary field for NAS Corpus Christi. Back then, the missions was similar today's operations; training (or in this case, support for training) for Navy pilots.
At the time, both fighter and bomber training was supported, but in 1960 the installation became an all-jet training facility after a brief "intermission" when the site was placed into caretaker status from 1946 to 1951.
In 1968 the airfield became what it is today. Redesignated as NAS Kingsville the Air Station began hosting flight training and is know as one of three centers for Navy jet training operations. Today the Air Station hosts approximately 500 military members (including student jet pilots) and more than 200 civilians. For more information see NASK homepage.
Population in 2023: 30,680 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.7%
Approximately 4,472 people are now stationed at NAS Kingsville: 654 military members, including 153 student aviators and 630 civilians. Kingsville is also the nearest military base to the Texas Rio Grande Valley with up to 99,450 retirees and their dependents.
NAS Kingsville is located in Kleberg County, Texas, about 2 miles east of Kingsville in the south gulf coastal plains. It is about 45 miles from Corpus Christi and NAS Corpus Christi and is the home of King Ranch, once the largest ranch in the world. There is no base operator at NAS Kingsville. For information contact the Fleet and Family Support Center at 361-516-6333 or DSN 312-876-6333.
If you are arriving in at the Corpus Christi International Airport, contact the Command Duty Officer (CDO) at 361-218-7182 for transportation to the station. If the CDO reports military transportation is not available from Corpus Christi International Airport, a taxi to Kingsville will cost approximately $99.00 and is reimbursable on your PCS travel claim.
Summary: 35 miles (40 minutes)
Directions from Airport
Mile Instruction
At the Installation Gate
Upon arrival at the Main Gate, have your military or civilian ID card ready (or a current driver’s license) to present to the Security Guard. Military personnel reporting aboard NAS Kingsville or one of its tenant activities will be able to access the base providing they have current military identification and a copy of the orders. Government civilian and contract employees reporting aboard should have a copy of their employment papers handy to present to the gate sentry.
You will also need to have a current driver’s license, registration, valid inspection sticker (if required by your home state), and proof of current insurance. Please note that all vehicles entering the installation are subject to random searches for security reasons.
Kingsville is about 45 miles south of Corpus Christi in South Texas on Highway 77. Once in Kingsville, take the Carlos Truan exit. Continue past the 1st 4-Way stop. The next 4-Way stop has a sign directing you to NAS Kingsville. The front gate is about 2 miles east.
Currently, there is no base transportation on this installation. There is a Duty Driver is assigned for only Tuesday and Thursday. Contact the CDO at 361-218-7182 if you believe it to be an emergency.
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