KBRO — Brownsville/south Padre Island INTL
Brownsville, TX · Elevation 22.4 ft · 25.9061, -97.4260
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,399 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 13 132° / 31 312° | 31 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 18/36 | 6,000 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (fair) | Medium intensity | 18 179° / 36 359° | 18 PAPI (4-light, left) / 36 VASI (4-light, left) | 18 190 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 118.9 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.9 MHz — Brownsville Tower (0600-0000)
- TWR
- 239.3 MHz — Brownsville Tower (0600-0000)
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Brownsville Ground
- ATIS/ASOS
- 128.55 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 119.5 MHz — Valley Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 257.6 MHz — Valley Approach/Departure
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 3°E (2020)
- Flight service
- San Angelo FSS (SJT) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- BRO ↗
Remarks (8)
- WHEN ATCT CLSD REQ ARFF ASSISTANCE THRU HOUSTON ARTCC OR FLT SVC. PPR 24 HRS FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 956-542-4373.
- FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVAILABLE.
- DUSK-DAWN. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 13 - CTAF.
- LGTD OIL DERRICKS LCTN APRXLY 5 NM NE MAX 500 FT AGL.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC CRP APCH AT 361-299-4230.
- TXY J NORTH OF TXY H OPEN TO TFC UNDER 12500 LBS.
- FOR CUST AND BDR PROTECTION SVCS CTC: 956-547-5760 DLY 0800-2400; KBRO.GAP@CBP.DHS.GOV. AFT HRS: 956-983-5704, 956-982-3653; BROWNSVILLEOPSCENTER@CBP.DHS.GOV.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KBRO?
- The CTAF at KBRO is 118.9 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KBRO?
- KBRO has 2 runways; the longest is 7,399 ft.
- Does KBRO have fuel?
- Yes — KBRO has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KBRO?
- San Angelo FSS (SJT) serves KBRO. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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- KEBG — South Texas INTL at Edinburg — 57 mi
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