KBRO · BRO
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Brownsville, TexasElevation 22 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
13/31
RWY 13135°T
Landing length (LDA)7,399 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,399 / 7,399 / 7,399 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31315°T
Landing length (LDA)7,399 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,399 / 7,399 / 7,399 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
RWY 18182°T
Landing length (LDA)5,810 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,000 / 6,000 / 6,000 ft
Displaced threshold190 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 362°T
Landing length (LDA)5,532 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,532 / 5,532 / 5,532 ft
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is in Brownsville, Texas. Field elevation 22 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerFAISAL KHALIFA- INTERIM AIRPORT DIR
Manager phone956-459-1811
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBRO / BRO
SectionalBROWNSVILLE
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates25.9072, -97.4252
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.900
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.5
VALLEY APP/DEP
A/D
128.55
ATIS
ATIS
118.9
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
122.3
SAN ANGELO RDO
RDO
118.9
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›TXY J NORTH OF TXY H OPEN TO TFC UNDER 12500 LBS.
›DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 13 - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 540/F/D/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 660/F/B/X/T
›FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVAILABLE.
›LGTD OIL DERRICKS LCTN APRXLY 5 NM NE MAX 500 FT AGL.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD REQ ARFF ASSISTANCE THRU HOUSTON ARTCC OR FLT SVC. PPR 24 HRS FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 956-542-4373.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC CRP APCH AT 361-299-4230.
›FOR ACFT SVC CALL 956-542-5852 OR 956-542-9111.
›INTERIM DIRECTOR OF AVIATION.
›FOR CUST AND BDR PROTECTION SVCS CTC: 956-547-5760 DLY 0800-2400; KBRO.GAP@CBP.DHS.GOV. AFT HRS: 956-983-5704, 956-982-3653; BROWNSVILLEOPSCENTER@CBP.DHS.GOV.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBRO have a METAR?
Yes. KBRO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBRO have a TAF?
When KBRO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KBRO?
KBRO sits at 22 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBRO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.