Airport
Valley International Airport (HRL)
Valley International Airport is the main gateway to Harlingen, the Rio Grande Valley and the South Padre Island area. Compare transfer options to Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville, South Padre Island and other destinations across South Texas.
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About Valley International Airport
Valley International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. The site began as a World War II army airfield and later served as Harlingen Air Force Base before evolving into the region's largest airport.
Located about 3 miles northeast of central Harlingen, the airport has one passenger terminal and a runway of 8,300 feet, the longest in the Rio Grande Valley. Airlines provide nonstop service to Texas cities including Austin, Dallas and Houston, as well as Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis/St. Paul and seasonal flights to Cancun.
The airport serves both leisure and business travelers and is a convenient gateway to South Padre Island, McAllen and Brownsville. In 2024 it handled around 1.2 million passengers, reflecting its role as a key regional hub.
Ground transport includes taxis, rideshare services, rental cars and shuttle services to South Padre Island; the airport is reached by road via US Highway 69E and nearby routes. The terminal provides dining, shopping, a lounge and other passenger amenities for a straightforward travel experience.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Valley International Airport operates one passenger terminal with a small number of gates serving domestic and international flights. Airline gate assignments include Southwest Airlines at Gates 5 and 6, United Airlines at Gate 7, American Airlines at Gate 4, Delta Air Lines at Gate 2 and Sun Country Airlines at Gate 1.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Valley International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Valley International Airport to Harlingen hotels, South Padre Island resorts, McAllen, Brownsville and other Rio Grande Valley destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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