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Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

Brownsville, United States

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Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

Brownsville, United States

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KBRO

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22 ft

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Gateway to the Rio Grande Valley and South Padre Island.

Opened

1928

Location

Brownsville, United States

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO/KBRO) is a public airport serving Brownsville, Texas, and the broader Rio Grande Valley region in the southernmost tip of the United States. Situated near the US-Mexico border, it provides commercial and general aviation services to residents and visitors traveling to destinations including South Padre Island and the greater Matamoros metropolitan area. The airport has historically been served by regional carriers connecting Brownsville to major hub airports. It also supports significant general aviation, cargo, and military-related operations given its proximity to the border and regional economic activity.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building handling all commercial passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to downtown Brownsville and surrounding areas.

Airlines here

American Eagle (operated by Envoy Air and SkyWest) has historically provided service connecting Brownsville to Dallas/Fort Worth and other hubs.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 2 miles east of downtown Brownsville, Texas.
›Sits near the US-Mexico border adjacent to Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
›The airport's name references South Padre Island, a popular coastal resort destination roughly 25 miles away.
›Elevation is approximately 22 feet above mean sea level.
›Serves as an important regional airport for the Rio Grande Valley area alongside McAllen Miller International Airport.

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Airlines serving this airport

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US Airways

Routes

BRO → DFWAA · CRJ ER4

BRO → IAHUA · ERJ

BRO → DFWUS · CRJ ER4

Aircraft operating here

CRJ2 routes Embraer RJ1452 routes ERJ1 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is a regional airport located 5 mi east of downtown Brownsville, Cameron County, in the U.S. state of Texas.

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