Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (IATA: BRO, ICAO: KBRO, FAA LID: BRO) is a city owned, public use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) east of the central business district of Brownsville, a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States.
The airport is served by two commercial airlines, six air taxis and offers three FBOs for general aviation. It is a convenient airport for flying into the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Mexico. Most cities in the Rio Grande Valley are accessible from BRO by automobile within 30–60 minutes. It is also the closest commercial airport to South Padre Island.
BROWNSVILLE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HISTORY
On March 9, 1929, Charles Lindbergh landed at BRO after a five hour, 38 minute historic flight from Mexico City to the United States. This established the first leg of Airmail Service to Mexico.
An event was held on site in Lindbergh’s honor, with a crowd of over 20,000 greeting him upon his arrival. Among the attendees was Amelia Earhart, for whom the main street in front of the Airport is named. This event has been described as an international event of great significance.
BROWNSVILLE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL LOCATION
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (IATA: BRO, ICAO: KBRO, FAA LID: BRO) is a city owned, public use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) east of the central business district of Brownsville, a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States.
BROWNSVILLE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FACTS
ICAO/IATA: BRO/KBRO
Lat: 25°54′25″N
Long: 097°25′33″W
Elevation: 22 ft.
Runway length available: 13R/31L 7400×150 ft. :: 13L/31R 3000×75 ft. :: 17/35 6000×150 ft.
