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Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is an international airport serving Brownsville (Texas), United States. Its IATA code is BRO and its ICAO code is KBRO. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,255 m long.
- IATABRO
- ICAOKBRO
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BRO
- ICAO code
- KBRO
- City
- Brownsville
- Region / province
- Texas
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 25.9072° N, 97.4252° W
- Elevation
- 7 m (22 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,255 m (7,399 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,255 m7,399 ft | Asphalt |
| 18/36 | 1,829 m6,000 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
14,589 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
14,206 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,171 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 119.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.550 MHz |
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 118.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 122.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 122.950 MHz |
Air freight to and from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Brownsville through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley International Airport | HRL | 42 km |
| McAllen Miller International Airport | MFE | 87 km |
| Corpus Christi International Airport | CRP | 207 km |
| Laredo International Airport | LRD | 272 km |
| San Antonio International Airport | SAT | 416 km |
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 466 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport?
The IATA code of Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is BRO and its ICAO code is KBRO. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport located?
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is in Brownsville, Texas, United States, at coordinates 25.9072° N, 97.4252° W and an elevation of 7 m (22 ft).
How far is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,171 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 14,206 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,589 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport?
The longest runway at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is 2,255 m (7,399 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.