Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
KBRO, Brownsville, TX
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (7,399 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown Brownsville and 30 miles to South Padre Island
Brownsville/South Padre airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Brownsville
Brownsville/South Padre Island International is a few minutes from downtown Brownsville, with customs.
- Main airport
- BRO / KBRO
- Elevation
- 22 ft
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (7,399 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Brownsville
The airport has a 7,400-foot runway.
SpaceX’s Starbase at Boca Chica and South Padre Island bring visitors.
Brownsville Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Port Isabel Cameron County Airport
KPIL, Port Isabel, TX
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (8,001 ft)
About 15 minutes to South Padre Island
Port Isabel airport guideBefore You Book Brownsville
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airspace Closures
Launch activity can bring temporary restrictions.
South Padre
Port Isabel is closer to the island.
When Demand Peaks in Brownsville
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Launch days
- Starship launches draw crowds and can close airspace.
- March
- Spring break on South Padre.
Flight Times and Prices to Brownsville
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BRO for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Brownsville
Light jets fly from across Texas.
Brownsville Private Jet Questions
Does Brownsville airport have customs?
Yes. Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) has customs.
How long is a private flight from Houston to Brownsville?
About 1 hr from Hobby in a light jet.
