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 guide
Private Jet Charter to South Padre Island
Port Isabel–Cameron County Airport is about 15 minutes from South Padre Island, and Brownsville handles customs about 40 minutes away.
- Main airport
- PIL / KPIL
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (8,001 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to South Padre Island
Port Isabel has an 8,000-foot runway. Brownsville/South Padre International has customs for flights from Mexico.
Spring break and summer are the busiest seasons.
South Padre Island Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
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 guideBefore You Book South Padre Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Port Isabel for the island; Brownsville for customs.
SpaceX
Launch activity at nearby Boca Chica can bring temporary airspace closures.
When Demand Peaks in South Padre Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- March
- Spring break.
- Summer
- Beach and fishing season.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to South Padre Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to PIL 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) | 1,673 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,376 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,600–$19,700 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,059 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,500–$18,100 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 463 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,209 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,500–$19,600 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 272 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,661 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,600–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,253 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,600–$18,300 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for South Padre Island
Light jets fly from across Texas; midsize jets fly from the Midwest.
South Padre Island Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to South Padre Island?
Port Isabel–Cameron County (PIL), about 15 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Houston to South Padre?
About 1 hr from Hobby in a light jet.
