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“The airport felt so fresh and welcoming, and having United just a few feet from the entrance made everything incredibly convenient.”
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Airports / Texas / BRO
Medium airport · BRO
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.
Brownsville, Texas · 22 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
847 ratings
0
Operators based
22
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Brownsville, TexasELEV 22 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
847
Google reviews
ratings on Google
22
Field elevation
feet above sea level
10
Nearest alternate
nm to MAM
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (KBRO / BRO) is a mid-sized airport serving Brownsville, Texas. The airport sits 22 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BRO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 10 nm), Valley International Airport (HRL, 23 nm), and General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 44 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,399-foot paved runway, BRO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BRO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Brownsville.
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What fliers highlight.
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4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“He went above and beyond by assisting me with my wheelchair and making me feel comfortable every step of the way.”
Jacqueline Christian5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“He went above and beyond by assisting me with my wheelchair and making me feel comfortable every step of the way.”
Jacqueline Christian5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KBRO
IATA
BRO
FAA / Local
BRO
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
25.9072° N · 97.4252° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 22 ft, BRO sits lower than 94% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,399 ft
- 13/317,399 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/366,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,399 ft
BRO's 7,399 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 10nmMAMGeneral Servando Canales International AirportMatamoros
- 23nmHRLValley International AirportHarlingen
- 44nmREXGeneral Lucio Blanco International AirportReynosa
- 47nmMFEMcAllen Miller International AirportMcAllen
- 98nmNQIKingsville Naval Air StationKingsville
- 107nmNGPNaval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax FieldCorpus Christi
Location
Open the full mapKBRO · Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport · Brownsville, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BRO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 252 nm | 59m |
| Austin (AUS) | 258 nm | 1h 0m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 418 nm | 1h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 825 nm | 2h 19m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 884 nm | 2h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 913 nm | 2h 31m |
| Miami (MIA) | 925 nm | 2h 33m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 930 nm | 2h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BRO?
- Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,399 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BRO?
- Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,399 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BRO?
- The closest alternate is General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM), about 10 nm away, followed by Valley International Airport (HRL) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BRO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 59m (252 nm), Austin about 1h 0m (258 nm), Dallas about 1h 22m (418 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.