Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport — Brownsville, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Brownsville? Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is identified as BRO (ICAO: KBRO).

Distance & flight time from BRO

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport sits at the southern tip of Texas, just miles from the Mexican border and the Gulf of Mexico beaches of South Padre Island. Coded BRO, the airport rests only 22 feet above the coastal plain, consistent with the flat terrain surrounding Brownsville. Two runways handle the field's traffic, supporting a mix of domestic passenger flights and general aviation. As the primary commercial airport for the Rio Grande Valley's eastern edge, BRO gives travelers a direct option apart from driving north to Harlingen or south across the border into Matamoros.

Runways at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
13/317399 ft (2255 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP
18/366000 ft (1829 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DVALLEY APP/DEP119.5 MHz
ATISATIS128.55 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.9 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
RDOSAN ANGELO RDO122.3 MHz
TWRTWR118.9 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Airports near Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

Travelers booking BRO often compare fares against Harlingen's airport before choosing, since both fields serve the same Rio Grande Valley market. Baggage tags reading BRO point to Brownsville, not to be confused with similar-sounding Texas border cities nearby.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport?

The IATA code for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is BRO.

What is the ICAO code for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport?

The ICAO code for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is KBRO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.