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Valley International Airport

Harlingen, United States

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Valley International Airport

Harlingen, United States
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South Texas gateway serving the Rio Grande Valley region.

Opened
1928
Location
Harlingen, United States
Valley International Airport (HRL/KHRL) is a public airport located in Harlingen, Texas, serving the Rio Grande Valley metropolitan area. It functions as a regional air hub connecting the southernmost tip of Texas to major domestic destinations. The airport is operated by the City of Harlingen and serves both commercial passenger traffic and general aviation. Its strategic location near the US-Mexico border makes it an important gateway for travelers in the region. Harlingen competes with nearby McAllen-Miller International Airport for Rio Grande Valley passengers, and the airport has historically attracted low-cost carriers seeking to tap into the binational travel market.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving commercial airline traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services connecting the airport to Harlingen and surrounding Rio Grande Valley communities.
Airlines here
Airlines serving HRL have included American Airlines and United Airlines, offering connections to major hub cities.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 4 miles northwest of downtown Harlingen, Texas.
  • ›Situated near the US-Mexico border, close to Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
  • ›Serves the broader Rio Grande Valley metropolitan area of over one million residents.
  • ›The airport also supports significant cargo and general aviation operations.
  • ›Named 'Valley International' to reflect its regional service across the Rio Grande Valley.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

HRL → MAFFL · 735
HRL → HOUFL · 735 733
HRL → IAHUA · ERJ CRJ
HRL → AUSWN · 73W
HRL → DALWN · 735
HRL → HOUWN · 735 733 73W
HRL → SATWN · 735
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Valley International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Valley International Airport (VIA) is a regional airport owned by the city of Harlingen, in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is operated by a nine-member airport board appointed by the mayor. HRL is centrally located in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) and is referred to as the "Gateway to South Padre Island" with travel amenities and door to door transportation to South Padre Island. With over 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) HRL is the largest airport in the RGV with room for future expansion. HRL has the longest runways in the area with modern aircraft approach systems that minimize chances of delays during bad weather.

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