Port Isabel Cameron County Airport
KPIL, Port Isabel, TX
18 miles from BRO
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (8,001 ft)
About 15 minutes to South Padre Island
Port Isabel airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Brownsville/South Padre (BRO)
Brownsville/South Padre Island International is a few minutes from downtown Brownsville, with customs.
- Codes
- BRO / KBRO
- Elevation
- 22 ft
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (7,399 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into Brownsville/South Padre
- Brownsville/South Padre Island International is a few minutes from downtown Brownsville, with customs.
- A 7,400-foot runway suits every size of business jet.
- Launch activity at SpaceX’s Starbase near Boca Chica can bring temporary airspace restrictions.
Planning a trip to Brownsville? See the Brownsville private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 5 miles to downtown Brownsville and 30 miles to South Padre Island.
Flight Times to Brownsville/South Padre
Estimated one-way times and prices to BRO for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,688 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,500 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,381 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,800 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,064 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,600–$18,200 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 481 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,228 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,800 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 290 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,666 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,700–$24,500 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,260 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,700–$18,400 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Brownsville/South Padre
Alternatives when BRO is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
McAllen Miller International Airport
KMFE, McAllen, TX
54 miles from BRO
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (7,120 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to downtown McAllen
McAllen International airport guideCorpus Christi International Airport
KCRP, Corpus Christi, TX
129 miles from BRO
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (7,510 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 8 miles to downtown Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi International airport guideBrownsville/South Padre Private Jet Questions
Does BRO have customs?
Yes. Brownsville/South Padre has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is Brownsville/South Padre from town?
About 5 miles to downtown Brownsville and 30 miles to South Padre Island.