Naval Air Station Kingsville is an active United States Navy installation in Kingsville, Texas. It is about three miles east of Kingsville, just off U.S. Highway 77. This page covers directions, visitor rules, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Air Station Kingsville
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address 554 McCain St. Suite 214, Kingsville, TX 78363
Main phone number 361-516-6136
Official website Naval Air Station Kingsville official website

Location and Directions

Travel point Verified information
Location About three miles east of Kingsville in Kleberg County, just off U.S. Highway 77.
From U.S. Highway 77 Exit at General Cavazos Boulevard and drive east. The Main Gate is about one mile from the exit.
From Corpus Christi International Airport Contact the Command Duty Officer at 361-218-7182 to ask about transportation.

The address in the overview is an administrative mailing address. It may not show the physical location of the Main Gate.

Visitor Information

Visitors and drivers should bring a current driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of current vehicle insurance. Vehicles may be subject to random security searches. For pass and tag questions, call 361-516-6555. For security questions, call 361-516-6469.

Tour or visit requests must be sent in writing at least 40 days before the requested date to kngv-pao@navy.mil. Visits need Commanding Officer approval and Public Affairs coordination. Groups of 15 to 20 people are preferred; larger groups may be handled case by case. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

The Housing Service Center helps service members and families find suitable, safe, and affordable housing. It is at 506 Nimitz Ave. Suite 110 and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 361-516-6498 or email Kingsville_Housing@us.navy.mil. Unaccompanied housing is at Suite 114; call 361-516-6635. Privatized family housing is available through Hunt Military Community, Hunter's Cove Family Housing, at 3400 S. Brahma Boulevard. Call 361-747-6300. No temporary lodging information was provided.

Facilities and Services

Service Phone Hours or details
Commissary 361-516-6241 Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays
Navy Exchange 361-516-6361 Main store, barber shop, Subway, video rental, uniform center, and gas station. Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fleet and Family Support Center 361-516-6333 Family support services
Legal services 361-516-6426 Legal help
ID cards and DEERS 361-516-4728 ID card and enrollment support

The Chaplain Office is at 614 McCain St. Suite 116. Its phones are 361-516-6331 and 361-516-6194.

Schools and Childcare

The School Liaison Officer helps military families with public-school information, school changes, and local school district questions. The office phone is 361-516-6073, and the cell phone is 361-537-7595. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

District Schools or location
Kingsville Independent School District A.D. Harvey Elementary, Jesus R. Perez Elementary, N.M. Harrel Elementary, John S. Gillett Middle, and H.M. King Early College High School
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District About six miles from the installation; Santa Gertrudis School and Academy High School
Bishop Consolidated Independent School District Bishop is about eight miles northeast of the air station; Bishop High, Luehrs Junior High, Bishop Elementary, Petronila Elementary, and Bishop Primary

The Child Development Center phone is 361-516-6176. The Youth Center phone is 361-516-6718.

Medical Services

Branch Health Clinic Kingsville is at 730 Forrestal Drive, Building 3775. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed on federal holidays. The clinic provides outpatient care for active-duty service members, military retirees, and eligible family members. Services include primary care, military medicine, flight medicine, occupational health, health promotion and wellness, ancillary services, managed care, and health benefits advising. Call 361-516-6313 or 361-516-6319. Call 911 for an immediate emergency. For acute illness or injury after hours, call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE.

Recreation and Amenities

Recreation choices include Stars & Strikes Bowling Center, Ronchester Santiago Fitness Center, an auto skills center, community recreation, Information, Tickets and Travel, the station library, the Liberty Center, and outdoor recreation. MWR access generally includes authorized active-duty, reserve, retiree, family-member, Department of Defense, and guest groups, subject to each facility's rules. Call the fitness center at 361-516-6171, the library at 361-516-6271, or community recreation at 361-516-6191.

Things to Know

  • NAS Kingsville's main mission is advanced tactical-jet pilot training for Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
  • Aircraft activity and related noise may be part of the local environment.
  • The speed limit is 35 mph unless another limit is posted.
  • Cell phone use while driving on the installation is prohibited, including hands-free and Bluetooth use.
  • Colors are raised at 8:00 a.m. and lowered at sunset. Drivers must safely pull over and stay in their vehicles during the ceremony.
  • For emergencies, call 911 or installation emergency dispatch at 361-516-6911. A cellphone 911 call may first reach Kleberg County dispatch, so say that you are on NAS Kingsville.
  • The Command Duty Officer is available at 361-218-7182 for after-hours installation questions and urgent coordination.
  • Access rules, hours, and phone information can change. Confirm details before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch operates NAS Kingsville?

It is a United States Navy installation.

Where is Naval Air Station Kingsville?

It is about three miles east of Kingsville, Texas, just off U.S. Highway 77.

What should visitors bring?

Bring a current driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of current vehicle insurance. Vehicles may be searched at random.

Does the installation have medical care?

Yes. Branch Health Clinic Kingsville provides outpatient care for eligible patients.

Is housing help available?

Yes. The Housing Service Center helps service members and families find housing, and the installation also has unaccompanied housing and privatized family housing.