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Airports / Texas / MFE
Medium airport · MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport.
McAllen, Texas · 107 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
1,480 ratings
3
Operators based
107
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
McAllen, TexasELEV 107 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
1,480
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
107
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
McAllen Miller International Airport, listed as KMFE / MFE, is a mid-sized airport in McAllen, Texas. The airport sits 107 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, McCreery Aviation, Inc., MedCare EMS, and Western Flyers Air Service are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 10 nm), Valley International Airport (HRL, 32 nm), and General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 46 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,120-foot paved runway, MFE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MFE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from McAllen.
1 FBO serves KMFE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
McCreery Aviation Company’s General Aviation Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeEmergency Phone: +1 956 369 3026 Upon your arrival at McCreery Aviation Company’s General Aviation Center, both you and your aircraft will receive the red carpet treatment whether you’re passing through and need a “Quick Turn” or staying awhile.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-23:00, on call 24 hours
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“5 stars because it is so easy, so clean, and SoTX super friendly.”
James5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“5 stars because it is so easy, so clean, and SoTX super friendly.”
James5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KMFE
IATA
MFE
FAA / Local
MFE
Elevation
107 ft
Coordinates
26.1761° N · 98.2380° 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 107 ft, MFE sits lower than 82% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,120 ft
- 13/317,120 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/362,639 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,120 ft
MFE's 7,120 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.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmREXGeneral Lucio Blanco International AirportReynosa
- 32nmHRLValley International AirportHarlingen
- 46nmMAMGeneral Servando Canales International AirportMatamoros
- 47nmBROBrownsville South Padre Island International AirportBrownsville
- 83nmNQIKingsville Naval Air StationKingsville
- 95nmALIAlice International AirportAlice
Location
Open the full mapKMFE · McAllen Miller International Airport · McAllen, TX
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MFE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 243 nm | 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 261 nm | 1h 0m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 407 nm | 1h 21m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 839 nm | 2h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 841 nm | 2h 21m |
| Denver (DEN) | 883 nm | 2h 27m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 895 nm | 2h 29m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 918 nm | 2h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MFE?
- McAllen Miller International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,120 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 MFE?
- McAllen Miller International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,120 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MFE?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list McAllen Miller International Airport as a home base, including McCreery Aviation, Inc., MedCare EMS, Western Flyers Air Service. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at McAllen Miller International Airport?
- One FBO serves MFE: McCreery Aviation Company’s General Aviation Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MFE?
- The closest alternate is General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX), about 10 nm away, followed by Valley International Airport (HRL) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MFE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 58m (243 nm), Houston about 1h 0m (261 nm), Dallas about 1h 21m (407 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.