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Valley International Airport

Harlingen, United States · North America

The Rio Grande Valley’s Southwest-heavy civil hall: five live airlines, a $11 Remote lot, one $100/year drinks-only VIP Club, and no Priority Pass pin.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail7.2
Ground access7.3
Reliability7.4
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Valley International Airport

Harlingen, United States · North America

The Rio Grande Valley’s Southwest-heavy civil hall: five live airlines, a $11 Remote lot, one $100/year drinks-only VIP Club, and no Priority Pass pin.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail7.2
Ground access7.3
Reliability7.4
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
12 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
~60 min to South Padre Island
South Padre shuttles
Cheapest to city
On-airport rental cars
$$ · drive time is the Valley, not a rail hop
Lounge
1
On time
75%
of departures
Terminals
1
Main Terminal

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Valley International Airport

Harlingen, United States · North America

The Rio Grande Valley’s Southwest-heavy civil hall: five live airlines, a $11 Remote lot, one $100/year drinks-only VIP Club, and no Priority Pass pin.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail7.2
Ground access7.3
Reliability7.4
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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5 photos

2006 USGS aerial of Valley International Airport in Harlingen showing the intersecting civil runways and midfield terminal campus.

August 2022 aerial looking north over Harlingen after a Southwest departure from Valley International Airport.

August 2022 aerial of northern Harlingen taken as a Southwest flight climbed out of Valley International Airport.

August 2022 aerial of northern Harlingen rooftops and streets after departure from Valley International Airport.

August 2022 high aerial of northern Harlingen taken after departure from Valley International Airport.

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

Official leftover PreCheck is on the TSA-tips card ($85 / 5 years leftover). American.com leftover PreCheck Available, cash and checks not accepted, curbside Not Available, clubs Not Available, leftover counter Daily 4:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CLEAR and ConfirmID $45 are not on official HRL pages. averageSecurityMinutes 12 on the score card is editorial unpublished.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Do not merge BRO, MFE, or CRP. KHRL is the ICAO, not a second page. Historical Harlingen AFB leftover closed in 1962 — this is not an airbase page. Live military training leftover is a campus traffic mix, not a passenger product.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Official leftover dine card names Jackson Street Café & Bar 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Islands Restaurant and Coffee 4:30 a.m. until the last outgoing flight, seasonal Pelican Bar left of the concourse, and Padre Pub right of the concourse.

Official leftover Jackson Street is Tailwind (210-254-6437 / Harlingen@tailwindconcessions.com). Official leftover Paradies Shops. Official pages do not print a bottle price and do not map bottle fillers.

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Official About / Why Fly leftover still prints United Chicago and Denver. Treat that as leftover vs Wikipedia / BTS leftover United Express IAH only. Official blog leftover Delta Austin is leftover / wrong — Austin is Southwest. Do not invent Frontier, Spirit, jetBlue, live ORD, live DEN, or a live Viva.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Watch out for

Assuming Priority Pass, Escape, or an Admirals Club exists (live PP / Escape have no HRL pin; American.com clubs Not Available)
Treating official About leftover United Chicago / Denver or the leftover Delta-to-Austin blog as live dests
Treating American leftover ORD (starts 19 Dec 2026) as a current nonstop
Treating BRO, MFE, CRP, or KHRL as this airport

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

4.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

977,000

Terminals

1 Main Terminal

On-time departures

75%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.
Owner **City of Harlingen**. Live leftover Interim Director **Paul Widish** (ValleyCentral Chicago leftover + AirNav manager card). Terminal / American.com leftover **3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, TX 78550**. AirNav leftover manager **3200 Heritage Way** / **956-430-8605**. Official VIP leftover Executive Assistant **Celina P. Garza, CPS**, 3rd Floor, **956-430-8601**, celina@flythevalley.com. Official leftover Central Time. Republic Parking leftover **956-430-8694**.
One civil hall. Wikipedia leftover **seven** gates (Sun Country **1** / Delta **2** / American **4** / Southwest **5–6** / United **7**) — official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map, so read FIDS. Official leftover KidsPort, first-floor arcade, laptop work areas, and the VIA VIP Club upstairs across Gate **6**.
Live official leftover, **five** names: **American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country**. Live dest leftover is **U.S. plus seasonal Cancún**. Wikipedia / BTS leftover plus official Why Fly leftover: American **DFW**; Southwest **AUS / DAL / HOU**; United Express **IAH**; Delta seasonal **MSP**; Sun Country seasonal **MSP / CUN**. American leftover **ORD** starts **19 Dec 2026** — not live.
One ticketed-pax room: official leftover **VIA VIP Club**, **$100**/year, **21+**, one same-day flying guest, second level across Gate **6** past the food court. Complimentary bottled water / canned drinks / juices / coffee. Live Priority Pass USA has **no HRL**. Live Escape US has **no HRL**. American.com clubs **Not Available**.
`lib/airports.json`: IATA **HRL**, ICAO **KHRL**, 26.226095, −97.658296, America/Chicago. AirNav elev **36.3 ft / 11.1 m**, **3 miles NE**, ZIP **78550**. AirNav RWY **18R/36L 9,400×150**, **13/31 7,257×150**, **18L/36R 5,950×150**. Official About leftover **17R/35L 8,300 ft** is leftover / wrong vs AirNav. ARFF Index **B** (Index **C** leftover available; PPR for air-carrier aircraft longer than **126 ft** **956-430-8605**). ATCT **0600–0000**. Attendance **0600–0000**. AirNav leftover **US Customs user-fee airport**.

16 official sources

Full guide

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

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Valley International Airport

Harlingen, United States · North America

The Rio Grande Valley’s Southwest-heavy civil hall: five live airlines, a $11 Remote lot, one $100/year drinks-only VIP Club, and no Priority Pass pin.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail7.2
Ground access7.3
Reliability7.4
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

Compare HRL with another airport

Typical security
12 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
~60 min to South Padre Island
South Padre shuttles
Cheapest to city
On-airport rental cars
$$ · drive time is the Valley, not a rail hop
Lounge
1
On time
75%
of departures
Terminals
1
Main Terminal

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.

Full guide

Explore the HRL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: South Padre shuttlesCheapest: On-airport rental cars
View Getting There

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.

Full guide

Explore the HRL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: South Padre shuttlesCheapest: On-airport rental cars
View Getting There

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Watch out for

Assuming Priority Pass, Escape, or an Admirals Club exists (live PP / Escape have no HRL pin; American.com clubs Not Available)
Treating official About leftover United Chicago / Denver or the leftover Delta-to-Austin blog as live dests
Treating American leftover ORD (starts 19 Dec 2026) as a current nonstop
Treating BRO, MFE, CRP, or KHRL as this airport

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

4.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

977,000

Terminals

1 Main Terminal

On-time departures

75%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.
Owner **City of Harlingen**. Live leftover Interim Director **Paul Widish** (ValleyCentral Chicago leftover + AirNav manager card). Terminal / American.com leftover **3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, TX 78550**. AirNav leftover manager **3200 Heritage Way** / **956-430-8605**. Official VIP leftover Executive Assistant **Celina P. Garza, CPS**, 3rd Floor, **956-430-8601**, celina@flythevalley.com. Official leftover Central Time. Republic Parking leftover **956-430-8694**.
One civil hall. Wikipedia leftover **seven** gates (Sun Country **1** / Delta **2** / American **4** / Southwest **5–6** / United **7**) — official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map, so read FIDS. Official leftover KidsPort, first-floor arcade, laptop work areas, and the VIA VIP Club upstairs across Gate **6**.
Live official leftover, **five** names: **American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country**. Live dest leftover is **U.S. plus seasonal Cancún**. Wikipedia / BTS leftover plus official Why Fly leftover: American **DFW**; Southwest **AUS / DAL / HOU**; United Express **IAH**; Delta seasonal **MSP**; Sun Country seasonal **MSP / CUN**. American leftover **ORD** starts **19 Dec 2026** — not live.
One ticketed-pax room: official leftover **VIA VIP Club**, **$100**/year, **21+**, one same-day flying guest, second level across Gate **6** past the food court. Complimentary bottled water / canned drinks / juices / coffee. Live Priority Pass USA has **no HRL**. Live Escape US has **no HRL**. American.com clubs **Not Available**.
`lib/airports.json`: IATA **HRL**, ICAO **KHRL**, 26.226095, −97.658296, America/Chicago. AirNav elev **36.3 ft / 11.1 m**, **3 miles NE**, ZIP **78550**. AirNav RWY **18R/36L 9,400×150**, **13/31 7,257×150**, **18L/36R 5,950×150**. Official About leftover **17R/35L 8,300 ft** is leftover / wrong vs AirNav. ARFF Index **B** (Index **C** leftover available; PPR for air-carrier aircraft longer than **126 ft** **956-430-8605**). ATCT **0600–0000**. Attendance **0600–0000**. AirNav leftover **US Customs user-fee airport**.

16 official sources

Full guide

Explore the HRL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.

Full guide

Explore the HRL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: South Padre shuttlesCheapest: On-airport rental cars
View Getting There

Assuming Priority Pass, Escape, or an Admirals Club exists (live PP / Escape have no HRL pin; American.com clubs Not Available)
Treating official About leftover United Chicago / Denver or the leftover Delta-to-Austin blog as live dests
Treating American leftover ORD (starts 19 Dec 2026) as a current nonstop
Treating BRO, MFE, CRP, or KHRL as this airport

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

977,000

Terminals

1 Main Terminal

On-time departures

75%

Typical security

12 min

Owner **City of Harlingen**. Live leftover Interim Director **Paul Widish** (ValleyCentral Chicago leftover + AirNav manager card). Terminal / American.com leftover **3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, TX 78550**. AirNav leftover manager **3200 Heritage Way** / **956-430-8605**. Official VIP leftover Executive Assistant **Celina P. Garza, CPS**, 3rd Floor, **956-430-8601**, celina@flythevalley.com. Official leftover Central Time. Republic Parking leftover **956-430-8694**.

One civil hall. Wikipedia leftover **seven** gates (Sun Country **1** / Delta **2** / American **4** / Southwest **5–6** / United **7**) — official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map, so read FIDS. Official leftover KidsPort, first-floor arcade, laptop work areas, and the VIA VIP Club upstairs across Gate **6**.

Live official leftover, **five** names: **American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country**. Live dest leftover is **U.S. plus seasonal Cancún**. Wikipedia / BTS leftover plus official Why Fly leftover: American **DFW**; Southwest **AUS / DAL / HOU**; United Express **IAH**; Delta seasonal **MSP**; Sun Country seasonal **MSP / CUN**. American leftover **ORD** starts **19 Dec 2026** — not live.

One ticketed-pax room: official leftover **VIA VIP Club**, **$100**/year, **21+**, one same-day flying guest, second level across Gate **6** past the food court. Complimentary bottled water / canned drinks / juices / coffee. Live Priority Pass USA has **no HRL**. Live Escape US has **no HRL**. American.com clubs **Not Available**.

`lib/airports.json`: IATA **HRL**, ICAO **KHRL**, 26.226095, −97.658296, America/Chicago. AirNav elev **36.3 ft / 11.1 m**, **3 miles NE**, ZIP **78550**. AirNav RWY **18R/36L 9,400×150**, **13/31 7,257×150**, **18L/36R 5,950×150**. Official About leftover **17R/35L 8,300 ft** is leftover / wrong vs AirNav. ARFF Index **B** (Index **C** leftover available; PPR for air-carrier aircraft longer than **126 ft** **956-430-8605**). ATCT **0600–0000**. Attendance **0600–0000**. AirNav leftover **US Customs user-fee airport**.

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.

Full guide

Explore the HRL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: South Padre shuttlesCheapest: On-airport rental cars
View Getting There

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.

Full guide

Explore the HRL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: South Padre shuttlesCheapest: On-airport rental cars
View Getting There

HRLGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official leftover two hours domestic

Official TSA-tips leftover reprints the TSA two-hour clock. Official holiday leftover also prints three hours for an international itinerary.

One hall

One hall; seven leftover gates; read FIDS

One civil departure hall. Official pages do not print a live airline-to-gate map. Wikipedia leftover pins Sun Country 1, Delta 2, American 4, Southwest 5–6, United 7.

Food

Trust the live Islands / Jackson Street / two bars card

Live checks

Five live airlines; American ORD is December 2026 leftover

Official leftover five names only — American, Delta, Southwest, United, Sun Country. Live dest leftover is U.S. plus seasonal Cancún.

Live conditions

Right now at HRL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Rio Grande Valley origin-and-destination trips that can live with a $11 Remote lot and a Southwest bank to HOU, AUS, or DAL
Travelers connecting at DFW or IAH instead of driving to McAllen or Brownsville
Repeat HRL flyers who will pay $100 a year for the upstairs VIA VIP Club

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.3

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HRL.

Updated Sep 14, 2026

FAA prelim CY 2025 enplanements **597,403** (rank leftover **133**, −1.02% vs **603,561**). Wikipedia leftover from FAA ATADS reprints calendar **2025** **977,000** total passengers and **39,785** operations — do not mix those cells. Official About leftover **1,200,000** passengers annually **(2024)** is leftover vs the FAA **603,561** CY 2024 boarding file.

Full guide

Explore the HRL guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: South Padre shuttlesCheapest: On-airport rental cars
View Getting There

Assuming Priority Pass, Escape, or an Admirals Club exists (live PP / Escape have no HRL pin; American.com clubs Not Available)
Treating official About leftover United Chicago / Denver or the leftover Delta-to-Austin blog as live dests
Treating American leftover ORD (starts 19 Dec 2026) as a current nonstop
Treating BRO, MFE, CRP, or KHRL as this airport

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

977,000

Terminals

1 Main Terminal

On-time departures

75%

Typical security

12 min

Lounges

1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.

Assuming Priority Pass, Escape, or an Admirals Club exists (live PP / Escape have no HRL pin; American.com clubs Not Available)
Treating official About leftover United Chicago / Denver or the leftover Delta-to-Austin blog as live dests
Treating American leftover ORD (starts 19 Dec 2026) as a current nonstop
Treating BRO, MFE, CRP, or KHRL as this airport

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

977,000

Terminals

1 Main Terminal

On-time departures

75%

Typical security

12 min

Lounges

1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:04 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 22:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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