KPIL

VFR

CAMERON COUNTY

PORT ISABEL · TEXAS

Elev
18.6'
Longest RWY
8,001'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KPIL CAMERON COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 13/31, 08/26, 03/21, 17/35
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPIL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,018.6'
MSL · field 18.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +13 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KPIL

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

KPIL 112153Z AUTO 12013KT 10SM FEW024 31/26 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP090 T03110256
Wind
120° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 26°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,092 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
10 NM NW
VFR sectional
BROWNSVILLE
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
PIL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE VEGA
Address
33174 STATE PARK RD 100 SOUTH, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TX 78597

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 13 kt
RWY 13
130°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 130° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,019 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored130° / 310°8,001 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
08/2685° / 265°5,317 ftCONCStandard L
03/2130° / 210°5,000 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
17/35175° / 355°4,200 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(2°)
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)
088', fence, 330' from thr, 261' R of cntrln, slope 16
2620', trees, 254' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 2
0312', brush, 630' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 35
2112', tree, 480' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 23
35273', tower, 4000' from thr, 605' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KPIL CAMERON COUNTY in PORT ISABEL, TEXAS, showing runways 13/31, 08/26, 03/21, 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
KPIL · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • NO POSITION HOLDING MARKINGS ON NUMEROUS TWYS APPROACHING RY INTERSECTIONS.
  • LOOSE GRAVEL/PAVEMENT AT INTERSECTION OF RY 13 & NORTHEAST TWY CONNECTING RYS 13 & 21.
  • FOR CD CTC CORPUS CHRISTI APCH AT 361-299-4230.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 LL & JET A AVBL SELF SERVE & FULL SERV.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13REIL OTS.
  • 31REIL OTS.
  • 03MARKINGS FADED
  • 08MARKINGS FADED.
  • 21MARKINGS FADED.
  • 26MARKINGS FADED.

Other notes

  • PRE DATES THE ACT.
  • MANAGERJEVEGA@CO.CAMERON.TX.US
  • 03/21RWY PAVEMENT HAS HEAVY GRASS ENCROACHMENT.
  • 08/26ROUGH PAVEMENT. RWY HAS HEAVY GRASS ENCROACHMENT.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KPIL

Answer card
ICAO
KPIL
Name
CAMERON COUNTY
Location
PORT ISABEL, TEXAS
Elevation
18.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,018.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
4
Longest runway
13/31 · 8,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Cameron County Airport sits in Port Isabel, Texas, near the coast. Field elevation is 18.6 ft MSL. The airport has four runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 8,001 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. That matters if you are planning an IFR arrival in lower weather. Check the current Chart Supplement and your approach brief before you go. Southwind Airlines is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available self serve and full serve. For clearance delivery, published remarks direct pilots to Corpus Christi Approach.

This field has some operational items worth knowing before arrival. Several taxiways near runway intersections do not have position holding markings. Runway 08/26 has rough pavement and heavy grass encroachment. Runway 03/21 also has heavy grass encroachment. Markings on runways 08, 21 and 26 are faded. Runway end identifier lights on runway 31 are out of service. The airport is low and coastal, so expect a busy local environment and stay sharp on runway selection, taxi discipline and surface condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KPIL?
The longest runway is 13/31 at 8,001 ft. That gives plenty of pavement for most light GA traffic and many larger aircraft, but you should still brief the surface condition before taxi.
Does Cameron County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published at KPIL. If you need an IFR arrival, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KPIL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KPIL towered?
No. KPIL does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls and be ready for self-announced sequencing.
Which FBO is on the field at KPIL?
Southwind Airlines is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (956) 559-6677 for current service details before arrival.
Are there any runway surface issues at KPIL?
Yes. Runway 08/26 has rough pavement and heavy grass encroachment. Runway 03/21 also has heavy grass encroachment. Runway 21 and runway 26 markings are faded.
What should I know about taxiing at KPIL?
Published remarks say several taxiways approaching runway intersections do not have position holding markings. There is also loose gravel and pavement at the runway 13 and northeast taxiway intersection, so taxi slowly and verify your turn points.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KPIL?
Published remarks say to contact Corpus Christi Approach for clearance delivery at 361-299-4230. For local ramp or fuel questions, call Southwind Airlines directly.

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