# BRO — Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BRO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bro HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bro Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bro.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BRO.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T08:31:28.938+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport - IATA: BRO - ICAO: KBRO - City: Brownsville - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 8 km (5 mi) east of downtown Brownsville - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 319000 - Official website: https://flybrownsville.com ## Overview Welcome At Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), you won't find the hustle and bustle of larger airports. This newly built facility feels more like a bright community terminal, offering a seamless, stress-free experience. The airport's main draw is its proximity to South Padre Island, with a drive time of under 30 minutes to the beach. Despite the compact size, you'll find essentials like Calacas Tacos & Beer and 7th & Park for a quick bite, free WiFi, and even an indoor pet relief area. At a glance Serving around 319,000 passengers annually, BRO is a modestly sized airport with just one main terminal, which makes navigation quick and easy. Located just 8 km (5 mi) east of downtown Brownsville, it serves as the primary gateway to both the city and South Padre Island with flights offered by American Airlines, United Airlines, and Aerus. Terminals & layout The Passenger Terminal at BRO is straightforward and modern, emphasizing efficient transit from curb to gate. The design eases congestion often seen at larger airports. Despite its simplicity, it offers some thoughtful amenities, such as the indoor pet relief area situated between Gates 2 and 3 and a dedicated… ## Terminals (2) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aerus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/terminals/main - **Main Terminal** — 4 gates · airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aerus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (4) - **7th & Park** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/restaurants/7th-park - **BRO To Go** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go · Snacks & Beverages · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/restaurants/bro-to-go - **Café in the Terminal Lobby** — Main Terminal · Coffee & Light Bites · Casual · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/restaurants/caf-in-the-terminal-lobby - **Calacas Tacos & Beer** — seven days a week URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/restaurants/calacas-tacos-beer ## Shops (1) - **Gift Shop / Newsstand** — Main Terminal · Gifts & News URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/shops/gift-shop-newsstand ## Parking (7) - **Accessible Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/parking/accessible-parking - **BRO Public Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/parking/bro-public-parking-lot - **EV Charging Stations** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/parking/ev-charging - **Long Term Parking** — Long stay · $8.00/day, $2.00/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/parking/long-term-parking - **Rental Car Parking** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/parking/rental-car-parking - **Short Term Parking** — Short stay · $12.00/day, $2.00/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/parking/short-term-parking - **Valet Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (14) - **B-Metro** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/b-metro - **Brownsville Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/brownsville-cab - **Brownsville Metro Route 7 to Downtown** — Bus · 20-30 min to downtown Brownsville · $1-2 · Every 30-60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/brownsville-metro-route-7-to-downtown - **Checker Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/checker-cab - **Hotel and Resort Shuttles** — Shuttle · 20-50 min depending on hotel location · Often included with room or $10-25 · By reservation or scheduled times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/hotel-and-resort-shuttles - **Island Metro** — Bus · 30-40 min · Every 30 to 40 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/island-metro - **Longoria Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/longoria-cab - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/rideshare - **Rideshare to Brownsville and South Padre Island** — Rideshare · 15-20 min to downtown Brownsville; 40-50 min to South Padre Island · $15-25 to downtown; $60-90 to South Padre Island · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/rideshare-to-brownsville-and-south-padre-island - **Local Taxi Services** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/taxi - **Taxi from BRO to Downtown Brownsville** — Taxi · 15-20 min to downtown Brownsville · $20-30 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/taxi-from-bro-to-downtown-brownsville - **Taxi from BRO to South Padre Island** — Taxi · 40-50 min to South Padre Island · $70-100 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/taxi-from-bro-to-south-padre-island - **Valley Metro** — Bus · 30-40 min · Every 30 to 40 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/valley-metro - **Yellow Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bro/transport/yellow-cab ## Insider tips - _Insider_: BRO's manageable size means security lines are quick. You can often cut it close to departure for flights to Dallas or Houston compared to larger Texas airports. - _Quiet_: For a peaceful spot, use the indoor pet relief room when not busy, located between Gates 2 and 3. It's quieter and exceptionally clean. - _Local_: If choosing between BRO and Harlingen, remember that BRO is closer to South Padre Island, about a 27-minute drive, which might save you ground travel time. - _Avoid_: Food options shrink in the evening, so prep for limited offerings if catching a late flight. Consider dining at your connecting hub. - _Time_: Keep your kiddos entertained at the BRO Playport while keeping an eye on boarding; it’s near the gates and lets you relax before short flights. - _Quiet_: The Hub workspace is ideal for a quiet area; it's underused and comes with multiple power outlets and fewer distractions. - _Money_: Save on data by connecting to "Fly Brownsville Free WiFi" network for unrestricted internet access and work at The Hub. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BRO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bro/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bro/departures — HTML page with live departures