Airports / Texas / EGP
Maverick County Memorial International Airport.
Eagle Pass, Texas · 887 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
9 ratings
0
Operators based
887
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Maverick County Memorial International Airport (EGP) sits in Eagle Pass, Texas, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 887 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into EGP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS, 14 nm), Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF, 33 nm), and Del Rio International Airport (DRT, 38 nm). With a single 5,506-foot paved runway, EGP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from EGP depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Eagle Pass.
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Field capability
ICAO
K5T9
IATA
EGP
FAA / Local
5T9
Elevation
887 ft
Coordinates
28.8598° N · 100.5167° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 887 ft, EGP sits higher than 60% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,506 ft
- 13/315,506 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,506 ft
EGP's 5,506 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmPDSPiedras Negras International AirportPiedras Negras
- 33nmDLFLaughlin Air Force BaseDel Rio
- 38nmDRTDel Rio International AirportDel Rio
- 42nmACNCiudad Acuña International AirportCiudad Acuña
- 97nmLRDLaredo International AirportLaredo
- 99nmNLDQuetzalcóatl International AirportNuevo Laredo
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EGP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 169 nm | 48m |
| Houston (HOU) | 278 nm | 1h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 305 nm | 1h 7m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 651 nm | 1h 55m |
| Denver (DEN) | 692 nm | 2h 1m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 697 nm | 2h 1m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 721 nm | 2h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 824 nm | 2h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EGP?
- Maverick County Memorial International Airport's longest paved runway is 5,506 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EGP?
- Maverick County Memorial International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,506 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EGP?
- The closest alternate is Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), about 14 nm away, followed by Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EGP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 3m (278 nm), Dallas about 1h 7m (305 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 55m (651 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.