# BPT — Jack Brooks Regional Airport

> Machine-readable reference for BPT. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BPT.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T08:25:15.953+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Jack Brooks Regional Airport
- IATA: BPT
- ICAO: KBPT
- City: Beaumont/Port Arthur
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from city: 14 km (9 mi) southeast of Beaumont
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Official website: https://flysetx.com

## Overview

Welcome Jack Brooks Regional Airport offers a small-town charm with the perks of big-city connections. Located just 14 km southeast of Beaumont, this is a place where you can park for free mere steps from the terminal and breeze through security. With only American Eagle service connecting to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), travelers find BPT to be a low-stress gateway to the broader American network. At a glance Jack Brooks Regional Airport, or BPT, might not boast high passenger volumes or a myriad of terminal facilities, but it does deliver in other areas. With free parking right at the terminal, you won’t have to budget for daily parking fees. The airport is traveler-friendly, and although it has no shops or restaurants, it serves its purpose efficiently with American Eagle offering flights directly to Dallas/Fort Worth, linking passengers to over 180 destinations worldwide. Terminals & layout BPT operates a straightforward terminal layout typified by its Main terminal. With just a single commercial airline, the terminal is designed for efficiency and ease. The absence of typical airport congestion means fewer queues and less stress. The terminal’s simplicity allows you to focus on th…

## Terminals (2)

- **Commercial Terminal** — airlines: American Eagle
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/terminals/main
- **Main Terminal** — 2 gates · airlines: American Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/terminals/main-terminal

## Parking (1)

- **Terminal Parking Lot** — Free surface lot · $0/day, .0/hr
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/parking/terminal-parking-lot

## Ground transport (9)

- **Avis Car Rental** — Other
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/avis
- **Budget Car Rental** — Other
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/budget
- **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 15–25 min to central Beaumont; 20–30 min to Port Arthur · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/local-taxi-companies
- **Lyft and other app-based rideshare services** — Rideshare · 15–25 min to central Beaumont; 20–30 min to Port Arthur · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/lyft-and-other-app-based-rideshare-services
- **MCM Elegante Hotel Shuttle** — Shuttle
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/mcm-elegante-hotel-shuttle
- **Sun Travel Trailways** — Shuttle
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/sun-travel-trailways
- **Uber** — Rideshare · 15–25 min to central Beaumont; 20–30 min to Port Arthur · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/uber
- **Ultimate Limo** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/ultimate-limo-service
- **Yellow Cab** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/transport/yellow-cab

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: For parking, savor the ease — it's genuinely free, saving you $15–20 per day compared to Houston airports.
- _Time_: Arrive 60-75 minutes before your flight if being dropped off; check-in counters operate around flight schedules with little wait.
- _Local_: Hotels like MCM Elegante offer shuttles; consider pairing an overnight stay for a park-sleep-fly experience.
- _Observer_: View the varied aircraft lineup from the public parking lot, best during morning and late-afternoon flights.
- _Avoid_: Skip planning for meals at BPT; dining options are almost non-existent, so bring your own snacks.
- _Money_: For car rentals, book ahead; small fleets mean a limited selection, especially on evenings with delayed flights.
- _Local_: Within an hour, you can be enjoying Southeast Texas birding or gulf fishing, thanks to the airport’s proximity to local attractions.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/BPT.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/bpt/departures — HTML page with live departures