BROWNSVILLE/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTL

BROWNSVILLE, TX, US

Towered Public Use
Data Source: Cycle Dec 25, 2025 Version 1.0
FAA LID

BRO

ICAO

KBRO

Coordinates
25.906139, -97.426
Elevation

22.4 ft

VFR
Pattern Directions
13/31 LEFT
18/36 LEFT
Key Frequencies
CTAF 118.9 MHz
GROUND 121.9 MHz
UNICOM 122.95 MHz
ASOS, ATIS 128.55 MHz
IFR
Approach Procedures
13: ILS/DME
LOC: 110.3 MHz | GS: 2.8° | DME: 40X | Bearing: 132.4°
[1]
BRO (VORTAC)
VORTAC: 116.3 MHz
[1] ILS UNMONITORED WHEN ATCT CLOSED.; ILS CLASSIFICATION CODE IE.; LOC BC UNUSBL BYD 25 DEGS RIGHT OF CSE.
IFR Frequencies
Approach 118.9 MHz

Services
Fuel: 100LL,A
Landing Fee: Yes
Storage: HGR, TIE
Key Numbers
TDZE: 17 ft
TCH: 68 ft Unusual
Basic Information
Facility Type A
Site Number 23499.
County CAMERON
Chart Name BROWNSVILLE
Distance from City 4 nm E
Land Area 1,700 acres
Magnetic Variation 3E (2020)
Airport Address
BROWNSVILLE/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTL
BROWNSVILLE, TX
Ownership
Owner
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE
BOX 911
BROWNSVILLE TX 78520
956-542-4373
Manager
ANGEL RAMOS
700 AMELIA EARHART
BROWNSVILLE TX 78521
956-459-1227
Ownership Type PU
Status & Certification
Activation Date 1937/09
ARFF Certification 1973/05
NPIAS Code NGPY3
Airspace Analysis NO OBJECTION
Customs Port of Entry
Inspection Method F (Follow-up Inspection)
Inspection Agency F (FAA)
Last Inspection Date 2025-08-06
Runway Length Width Surface Lighting Traffic Pattern Pattern Alt
13/31 7,399 ft 150 ft ASPH HIGH 13: Left, 31: Left Not Published
18/36 6,000 ft 150 ft ASPH MED 18: Left, 36: Left Not Published
VHF
APPROACH (VHF), CTAF 118.9 MHz [1]
EMERGENCY (121.5) 121.5 MHz
GROUND 121.9 MHz
BROWNSVILLE RCO 122.3 MHz
UNICOM 122.95 MHz
ASOS, ATIS 128.55 MHz
BRO VORTAC 116.3/110X MHz
[1] DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 13 - CTAF.
UHF [1]
APPROACH (UHF) 239.3 MHz
EMERGENCY (243.0) 243.0 MHz
[1] Military/interoperability frequencies
FAA Services
ARTCC ZHU - HOUSTON
FSS SJT - SAN ANGELO
FSS Toll-Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM-D Available
Beacon Schedule SS-SR
Beacon Color WG
Lighting Schedule DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 13 - CTAF.
Wind Indicator Y-L
Facilities
Fuel Types 100LL,A
Airframe Repair MAJOR
Powerplant Repair MAJOR
Bottled Oxygen HIGH
Bulk Oxygen HIGH
Transient Storage HGR, TIE
Other Services AFRT, AVNCS, CARGO, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
Landing Fee Required
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