Valley International Airport — Harlingen, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Valley International Airport (Harlingen) is HRL — its ICAO code is KHRL.
Distance & flight time from HRL
Valley International Airport
HRL is Valley International Airport, serving Harlingen in Texas's Rio Grande Valley near the U.S.-Mexico border. The airport handles scheduled commercial service connecting the region to major hubs like Dallas and Houston, supporting a local economy tied to agriculture, cross-border trade, and growing tourism around South Padre Island. HRL also has historical military roots, having operated as a training base during World War II before transitioning to civilian use. Today it functions as a vital regional connector for the Rio Grande Valley's fast-growing population, offering both passenger and cargo services that support the area's binational commerce with nearby Mexican border cities.
Runways at Valley International Airport (HRL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7257 ft (2212 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 18L/36R | 5950 ft (1814 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 18R/36L | 9400 ft (2865 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Valley International Airport (HRL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 120.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.85 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | SAN ANGELO RDO | 122.35 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Valley International Airport (HRL)
- Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) — 42.4 km (26.3 mi)
- General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) — 52.6 km (32.7 mi)
- McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) — 58.5 km (36.4 mi)
- General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) — 62.3 km (38.7 mi)
- Kingsville Naval Air Station (NQI) — 143.0 km (88.9 mi)
- Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (NGP) — 166.7 km (103.6 mi)
- Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) — 172.1 km (106.9 mi)
- Alice International Airport (ALI) — 172.2 km (107.0 mi)
HRL serves Harlingen, Texas, and the broader Rio Grande Valley near South Padre Island. It is sometimes confused with nearby Brownsville or McAllen airports, which serve overlapping border-region communities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Valley International Airport?
The IATA code for Valley International Airport is HRL.
What is the ICAO code for Valley International Airport?
The ICAO code for Valley International Airport is KHRL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.