North America
United States of America
Texas
South Padre Island (and vicinity)
Harlingen, TX
Valley International Airport – HRL Harlingen
Valley International Airport is situated in Rio Grande Valley. Because of its location, the airport is known to be the “Gateway to South Padre Island” and has a door-to-door transportation offered to the passengers going to the island. An airport board runs the airport with nine members that are appointed by the mayor because it is owned by the city of Harlingen, Texas. The airport was once Harlingen Air Force Base and was later converted to a civil airport.
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Valley International Airport has a total land area of 983 hectares and has three asphalt runways with different measurements. With its size, the airport is the largest airport in Rio Grande Valley and has the longest runways. Its systems are modernized which makes sure that flight delays are at the minimum level. The airport serves destinations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Chicago-O’Hare, Denver, Austin, Houston-Hobby and Houston-Intercontinental with airlines such as American Eagle, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Express. The airport features seven gates with shopping and dining options and parking lots. Other nearby cities includes Laguna Vista, Los Fresnos, Lozano and Port Isabel.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hampton Inn & Suites Harlingen is a 2 star hotel offering comfortable rooms and quality services, located just a few minute drive from the Airport. Alternative hotels located within a 4-mile radius from the airport are the well-rate Holiday Inn Express Harlingen and the 3-star Courtyard by Marriot Harlingen.
There are two nearby airports to Valley International Airport: Brownsville/South Padre International Airport (BRO) with a distance of 30 miles and General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) with a distance of 39 miles.
On this page it is easy to search for Harlingen, TX airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Harlingen, TX, United States (HRL-Valley Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the HRL airport. Most of these HRL hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Harlingen, TX motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the HRL airport are Museums of Port Isabel, Andy Bowie Park, and Museums of Port Isabel.
