Moving to NAS Corpus Christi & NAS Kingsville
NAS Corpus Christi hosts Chief of Naval Air Training, Training Air Wing Four and the Corpus Christi Army Depot, and has trained naval pilots since 1941. It sits on the bay on the south side of the city, with NAS Kingsville to the southwest also part of the training pipeline. Life is beach-oriented, warm and relatively affordable, with hurricane season as the main planning issue.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Corpus Christi, TX |
| Airports | Corpus Christi International (CRP) |
| Climate | Hot, humid Gulf Coast climate; hurricane season runs June through November |
| Cost of living | Generally lower than major Texas metros, though insurance, flood and electricity costs are significant; Texas has no state income tax |
| On-base housing | Reported as Hunt Military Communities; Base Housing Office and PPV manager listed on the installation page |
| Medical care | Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi |
| Family support center | Fleet & Family Support Center Corpus Christi |
Where families live
Flour Bluff
Older, more affordable homes with its own school district.
South Side
Newer construction near shopping and dining.
North Padre Island
Canal homes and beach access; salt air and flood costs to budget for.
Calallen
Suburban with larger homes.
Schools
No DoDEA schools; Flour Bluff is its own district and most of the city is Corpus Christi ISD. Confirm the assigned campus for any address and ask about transfers early. The installation page lists a School Liaison Office.
- Flour Bluff ISD — Independent district covering the Flour Bluff peninsula near the base.
- Corpus Christi ISD — Serves most of the rest of the city.
NAS Corpus Christi School Liaison Office (listed on the installation page).
Things to do near NAS Corpus Christi & NAS Kingsville
- Padre Island National SeashoreoutdoorsLong stretch of undeveloped Gulf beach.
- Texas State AquariumfamilyLarge coastal aquarium on the bayfront.
- USS Lexington MuseummuseumWWII carrier museum on the bay.
- Mustang Island State ParkoutdoorsBeach camping and fishing.
- Bob Hall Pier and Packery Channel ParkoutdoorsFishing and water access on North Padre Island.
- Corpus Christi Bay TrailoutdoorsWaterfront walking and biking path.
Realtors & local services
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- Compass MilitaryCorpus ChristiMilitary-focused relocation group affiliated with Compass with a Corpus Christi guide.
- Levi Rodgers Real Estate GroupCorpus ChristiPublishes a PCS family guide for Corpus Christi.
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Local programs & support
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (Corpus Christi)Listed on the installation page for financial assistance.
- Navy Gateway Inns & SuitesTemporary lodging on base.
PCS tips for NAS Corpus Christi & NAS Kingsville
- Verify school zoning before signing a lease or offer.
- Get insurance quotes and check FEMA flood maps early.
- Review the hurricane preparedness brief on the base page.
- Roof age and A/C condition matter on coastal homes.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.